Ford may be developing roof rails and roof racks that deploy when needed, and stow when not in use to reduce aerodynamic drag, two patent filings show. Patent applications for the deployable roof ...

Ford is looking to patent roof rails and roof racks that can stow away when not in use, helping to reduce aerodynamic drag and potentially improving fuel economy or EV range. These potential ...

Rivian could add a deployable roof-top canopy to the list of accessories for its EVs, if a recent patent filing is any indication. The automaker filed a patent application titled "Canopy with ...