Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Francisco Javier Quintero Perez

Jonatan Leff Yaffe

Joan Manuel Hernandez

Erick Garcia Dominguez

Ricardo Ramos Valencia

Ruben Ochoa

Alejandro Ayala

An electromechanical integrated machine (EIM) according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an internal rotor coupled to a vehicle wheel and an external rotor coupled to a flywheel. An electrified vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first EIM associated with a first wheel, a second EIM associated with a second wheel, a battery having energy to power the first and second wheels, and a flywheel to receive energy from the first and second EIMs during braking. Each EIM includes an internal rotor coupled to the respective first or second wheel and an external rotor coupled to the flywheel.

Electromechanical integrated machine for electrified vehicles

A rainwater collection system is provided for a motor vehicle. That rainwater collection system includes a rainwater collector, a gate for the rainwater collector and a controller. The controller is configured to open and close the gate in response to data input respecting the occurrence of precipitation, a level of windshield washer fluid in a windshield washer system of the motor vehicle and in accordance with other monitored parameters including motor vehicle speed and battery voltage level. A related method is also disclosed.

Autonomous ecologic rainwater collection system for replenishing washer fluid in a motor vehicle

A vehicle seat assembly is provided for a motor vehicle. The vehicle seat assembly includes a vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat bottom as well as a child seat module integrally formed with the seat back. The child seat module includes a folding frame member, an anchor system for securing the folding member in a deployed position and a child restraint system.

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Uruapan, Mexico

Francisco Javier Quintero Perez