Folding mirror apparatus and method for improving fuel efficiency

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9896032
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15137530

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A folding mirror apparatus and related method are provided for improving the fuel efficiency of a motor vehicle. That folding mirror apparatus includes a first exterior mirror, a second exterior mirror and a sensor array for monitoring an area around the motor vehicle. Further, the apparatus includes a control module that is configured to receive data from the sensor array and displace the exterior mirrors into a stowed, more aerodynamic position when no obstacles are detected in the area being monitored.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dudar, Aed M Canton, US 489 3963

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