Ford’s ‘Rollercoaster Test’

Good dynamics can be about convenience, as well as comfort and handling. Ford has developed an extreme ‘Rollercoaster Test’ that ensures drinks stay in cups, bottles and cans so drivers can stay hydrated while the carpets remain dry. Engineers take to Ford test tracks and subject hundreds of different beverages to 5g forces in cup holders, including a high-speed slalom course that’s like riding a rollercoaster with an open drink