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How the 2021 F-150’s Onboard Scales Work

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Even the most capable trucks have weight limits on their towing and hauling. When you’re working hard on a project, the last thing you want to be bothered with is keeping a meticulous tally of how much weight you’ve added, but you also don’t want to overload your vehicle. It’s not as if you can pop the entire contents of your truck bed onto a bathroom scale before you get on the road, so how are you supposed to know when to lighten the load? The 2021 Ford F-150 has provided the solution with Onboard Scales…
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Ford “BlueCruise” Hands-Free Driving System to Cost $600 for 3 Years

 

Ford’s long-anticipated hands-free driving system has finally been given a name: Ford BlueCruise. Previously known as Active Drive Assist, the feature is expected to go live in the third quarter of 2021 for both the all-new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E and completely revamped 2021 Ford F-150.

 

This past Wednesday, Ford stated that the BlueCruise software can be activated via an over-the-air update and will cost $600 for a three-year subscription, in addition to the hardware costs that vary by vehicle.

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Ford Moves For Standardized Signaling in Self-Driving Vehicles

In industry, technology plays an integral part in the process, from the starting point to the finished product. This fact has not changed over time. What has changed, however, is just how advanced much of this technology is. Industries across the board have experienced this technology boom, but the automotive field in particular has encountered these changes.

Changes in materials and the implementation of cutting-edge construction technologies have gone a long way to advance the quality and technology of vehicles. Ford is leading this changing industry, and the company is focusing heavily on solving mobility issues, particularly those in cities…

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Ford Edge Features Artificial Intelligence


In the 21st century, technology has advanced considerably. It is the digital age, and computers of all types and sizes are becoming more and more proficient. This advance in technology is not limited to a certain field; instead, these changes are evident throughout the industrial world. Among those featuring technology upgrades is the automotive industry.

Ford has been at the top of the automotive industry when it comes to technology. The company has constantly operated under an atmosphere of innovation. It is this innovation that has allowed Ford to remain at the top and continue developing advanced vehicles. The…

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How does Electronic Stability Control Work?


Driving safety seems to be improving almost every day. Great strides have been made in the automotive industry to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers on the road.


It has been over a decade since Electronic Stability Control (ESC) has been introduced. What is ESC exactly? Well, it helps drivers to avoid crashes by reducing the danger of skidding, or losing control as a result of over-steering.


Ford released their own version of ESC called AdvanceTrac in 2000. It has since been implemented in all of their vehicles.


We know that ESC keeps us safe on the road, but…

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Smart Collision Prevention from Ford



The technologies within the automotive industry have steadily become much more advanced. The vehicles have also become much safer. However, accidents persist, and they can happen at any time. Luckily, technological advances have allowed for a decrease in their occurrence.

With Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist, you may be able to avoid an accident. The system alerts the driver to possible frontend collisions, namely with other vehicles or pedestrians. The system also engages the brakes if the driver does not respond. This system helps make driving safer, check it out today.


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Don't Wake the Neighbors!



When companies are competing to have the best-performing, strongest muscle cars, it’s different to hear of a company making their performance car quiet. However, that is exactly the route that Ford has decided to take.

This year’s Ford Mustang will have the ability to drive quietly. This comes the vehicle’s new technology, quiet start and the quiet drive mode. This allows drivers to switch their vehicles to a lower decibel when they don’t want to disturb the neighbors. The new Mustang is returning with a new color, and new neighbor-friendly options.

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Ford Tests EksoVest

 

Ford has recently put into testing a new, highly-advanced technology called EksoVest. The EksoVest, built in collaboration with Ekso Bionics, is an advanced vest that uses exoskeleton technology. The purpose of the vest is to give its user extra comfort and support. It doesn’t make the user superhuman; rather, it enables the worker to due the manual labor with more comfort and efficiency than they would without such a tool.

Ford has long been a leader in the technology of automobiles. The advanced design and structure of their vehicles has lead them to produce some of the best vehicles…

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