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Solar Panel to power AC

A solar panel placed on the hood to power the AC, would help during hot summer days – especially in park mode. You walk into a cool car!!

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Commuter vehicle

I’ve often thought it’s absurd that I use 3300 lbs of steel to haul my 250+ lb carcass to and from work. Although I like my present car (sorry, it’s a Buick), I don’t really need the extra seating or...

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Commuter vehicle

I’ve often thought it’s absurd that I use 3300 lbs of steel to haul my 250+ lb carcass to and from work. Although I like my present car (sorry, it’s a Buick), I don’t really need the extra seating or...

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Seperate Battery options for EVs

A recent study found that EV drivers would like to get 150 miles per charge. Right now the cost of batteries capable of getting that far may be too expensive for some but not for everyone. I own a...

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motorized alternator

my idea is one where multiple alternators are moved by a small gas motor to power an electric car

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Lithium Battery Improvements

Scientists at the Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) (Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg) have developed Li-ion batteries that...

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Ford Focus Electric Trailer Battery

To extend the range of the Ford Focus Electric add a trailer battery option. Then you could connect the trailer when you are planing a trip longer than the on-board battery can take you. When you are...

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Ford Ranger Diesel

Bring the Ford Ranger back! Specifically the Ranger quad cab with the diesel engine that is being sold outside the US! I would work my tail off to get one of those!

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More cars with a Diesel option

I would like to see Ford put a diesel in a few of their sedans. I will defiantly be buying a diesel engine in my next sedan.

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Eco Raptor

3.5L ecoboost F150 has more power then most V8 engines and is able to put preform them. Then Ford has built the most incredible version of the best truck in the world. The F-150 Raptor has amazing...

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Built-in Trash Receptacles

No one likes trash in their car. There should be a trash receptacle in the car.

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electric powered alternators

my idea is one where 6 300amp-hot rated (24,000 watts) alternators replace the batteries in the electric ford focus. 2 alternators (8,000) watts power a motor that moves 9 alternators. the 9th...

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Self contouring and stiffing seats

Today the existence of back trouble happen to become a larger ratio verses years ago. Having a self contouring set to adjust to the structure of the back to allow better support as well as comfort can...

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C Max

I am new to Ford and I love it,people at work wonder if I work for you because I am so upbeat about your product. I previously owned a 3rd generation Toyota Prius which was flawless. I recently...

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Magnetic Assist

The most inefficient fuel use in any engine happens when it initially starts to move, and when it climbs a hill or a mountain. If the bottom of a vehicle could be powerfully magnetized, it could be...

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better mileage for the Expedition

Make the eco boost engine available in Expedition models. Most are daily drivers and the V8 uses too much fuel around town.

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better mileage for the Expedition

Make the eco boost engine available in Expedition models. Most are daily drivers and the V8 uses too much fuel around town.

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Washer fluid reservoir filling spout

Do to the location of the fluid reservoir, It’s nearly impossible to add washer fluid with-out spilling some. I suggest adding a built in 6″ pop-up spout/funnel underneath the reservoir cap.

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Energy-saving Family Drives Home with New C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid

Susan Berry had never won anything in her life. But that was before she was handed the keys to a brand-new 2013 C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid. Susan was selected as the winner of the 2013 MyEnergi...

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A more engaging Hybrid

I love the idea of using vines/flowers to show the driver how green they are growing. I think it is more intuitive than just seeing a round colorchanging emblem on your dash. However, I would like to...

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