What would you say if your Jeep model were powered by the wind? This wild idea could become a reality as Stellantis submits several patents for a wind harness attachment. The tiny wind turbines could charge batteries. 

Stellantis considers using wind to power Jeep models 

Forget about using giant wind turbines in fields to generate electricity because Stellantis could put tiny ones on your next Jeep SUV. 

Stellantis has been submitting several patents related to a ‘Wind Harness for a Vehicle’. Each design includes several methods to add small wind turbines to the body of a boxy SUV. 

According to American Cars and Racing, the turbines are supposed to generate electricity. But the patents don’t specify if the harness is for a fully electric vehicle. 

Other automakers have been using solar panels to charge electric vehicles. The Subaru Solterra only gets about two miles of charge per year via solar panels. However, solar panels have been paired with gas-powered vehicles as well. 

You’ve probably seen the meme about the Jeep Wrangler being less aerodynamic than a cow. But now its brick shape could add a charge with turbines on the grille, hood, and sides of the vehicle. 

The turbines could create drag that creates extra energy to spin them while driving. Plus, the turbines could harness wind while the SUV is parked. But will they be as powerful as regenerative braking systems? 

Stellantis has only submitted patents so far. It’s unclear if the turbines will ever make it to a production model. The plans might end up being stored in an endless warehouse like the one from Indiana Jones.