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Mark E. DeAngelis has patented an air dam with openings that can be opened or closed, on behalf of FCA. Normally one might assume this is for a Viper ACR, but the illustration and example in the patent is that of a pickup truck — not that using a pickup as an example means it will be used on a pickup.
Other automakers already use air dams that move up or down, depending onspeed. However, these can cause road clearance issues or can limit air goingunder the hood. The air dam with openings that can be closed would be similar to grille shutters in that it could beflexible in how much air comes through, without causing other problems. (...) →
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Other automakers already use air dams that move up or down, depending onspeed. However, these can cause road clearance issues or can limit air goingunder the hood. The air dam with openings that can be closed would be similar to grille shutters in that it could beflexible in how much air comes through, without causing other problems. (...) →
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