uy United States Patent US '$012377920B1 (1) Patent No.: US 12,377,920 BI Crook et al. 4s) Date of Patent: Aug. 5, 2025 (54) ADAPTIVE VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS FOR 20150197291 41% 72015 Rowh ba 35.001 DOWNFORCE 296 1804 Doiso121941 A1* $2016 DrAny 1620 38008 (11) Applicant: Testa Ine, Astin, 236 1805 eee oroonn2039 A1* 12019 Cha ais 192 (72) Inventors: James Michael Arthur Crook, Winchester (GB); Christopher Ward, Culver City, CA (US): David Lemire, Redondo Beach, CA (US) (73). Assignee: Testa, Ine. Austin, TX (US) (9) Notice: Subject vo any disclaimer, the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 USC. 1540) by 0 days. (21) Appl. Nos 19193270 (22) led: Apr. 29, 2028 (s1) Inc. Bed 3702 (2006.01) BOD 3502 (2006.01), FISD 100 006.01) (52) US. C1, cee B62D 37/02 (2013.01): BORD 35/02 (2013.01), FISD 1/008 (2013.01) (58) Feld of Classification Seareh CPC snus BOD 35102; BOID 37102; FISD 14008 ‘See application file for complete search history. (50) References Cited US. PATENT DOCUMENTS. 9994267 BLY 62018 Mam beaD 97102 2013258198 81% 92013 Premios Bao 35102 296180. 00, FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS a 2so10s0 A * 72021 Baap 3802 OTHER PUBLICATIONS WO 2019026008 AL Year 2019) * cited by examiner Primary Examiner (74) Attorney, Agent, oF Firm — Woessner, PA, ABSTRACT le aerodynamic system with dual operating modes to ‘modify downforce across varying speed ranges and driving conditions, The system comprises multiple fans positioned in airflow pathovays and deployable skies that interact with, the ground surface. ina frst mode, a complete set of skins creates filly sealed bounded region under the vehicle with ‘central Fans generating maximum downforce at low specs fon smooth surfaces. In a second mode, a subset of skins {primarily se skis) modifies the bounded region while all fans operate to provide downforce in dynamic driving cconulitions with uneven surfaces. The system includes a control mechanisan 1 seletively deploy skirts and operate fans based on driving conditions, opiazing between maxi= ‘mum downforce at low speeds and improved performance ‘over varying terrain at higher speeds. 20 Claims, § Drawing SheetsU.S. Patent Aug. 5, 2025 Sheet 1 of 5 US 12,377,920 B1U.S. Patent Aug. 5, 2025 Sheet 2 of 5 US 12,377,920 B1 200-~U.S. Patent Aug. 5, 2025 Sheet 3 of 5 US 12,377,920 B1 300U.S. Patent Aug. 5, 2025 Sheet 4 of 5 US 12,377,920 BL 400 DETECT AN OPERATING CONDITION 402 ' DETERMINE A SKIRT CONFIGURATION 404 1 ACTIVATE FAN SYSTEM 406 ¥ MONITOR AND ADJUST 408 FIG. 4U.S. Patent Aug. 5, 2025 Sheet 5 of 5 US 12,377,920 BL PROCESSORS 504 || [CPU] MEMORY |[ CAN BUS + | L308 j{__ S08 ji B10 512 STATE MACHINE 514 DECISION ALGORITHM 516 | | PREDICTIVE COMPONENT ‘518 MONITORING AND FEEDBACK 536 PRESSURE MONITORS 538 | PERFORMANCE MONITORS 540. FAULT DETECTOR 542 AIRFLOW PATHWAY SYSTEM 526, CENTRAL SKIRTS 534 CENTRAL AIRFLOW PATHWAY j HIN ‘OUTBOARD AIRFLOW PATHWAY. ~ POSITION SENSOR CONVERGING-DIVERGING SECTIONS) ‘ACTUATORUS 12,377,920 BI 1 ADAPTIVE VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS FOR DOWNFORCE ‘TECHNICAL FIELD “The present disclosure relates generally to vehicle amo dynamics, and more particularly to adaptive systems for improving vehicle peefonnance. Specifically, disclosed ‘examples relate to active aerodynamic elements that ean ‘lynamically adjust ro eahance vehicle characteristics under ‘various driving conditions. BACKGROUND Vehicle aerodynamics presents various challenges across ltlerent operating conditions. Performance vehicles wilize various approaches to manape airflow characteristics. Aer dynamic effects can vary significantly based on vehicle speed, terrain conditions, and driving scenarios, Different approaches to aerodynamic management have diferent per Tormance characterises depending on the operating envi BRIEP DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS ‘Throughout the drawings, reference numbers muy be re-used 10 indicate correspondence between referenced ele- ‘ments. The drawings are provided to illustrate examples of ‘the subject matter described herein and not o limit he seope thersof, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an underside ofa vehicle incorporating # multi-mode powered aerodynamics sytem, according to certain examples. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an underside of vehicle incorporating @ mult-mode powered aerodynamics system ‘with multiple bounded regions, sceording to certain examples. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an underside ofa vehicle incorporating 8 multi-mode powered aerodynamics system ‘with further multiple Bounded region configuration, aecord- ing to certain examples. FIG. dis a low diagram lusirating a method of operating ‘8 multi-mode powered aerodynamics system, according 10 ‘erin examples IG. § is a block diagram depicting » control system architecture for a multi-mode powered aerodynamics 595- tem, aovording to certain examples, DETAILED DESCRIPTION According to certain examples, the present disclosure provides a molti-smode powered serodynamies system for Vehicles to increase downforce generation acrost various living conditions. The system utilizes a combination of | selectively deployable skins and fans to ereate and costo] low-pressure regions beneath the vehicle, thereby increasing tire prip and vehicle performance. This system seeks 10 address the limitations of existing povvered aerodynamic solutions by providing adaptable configurations that can be ‘modified for different driving scenarios, fom smooth seaightlive aeceleration to dynamie driving over varying ‘nat Teast one example, the vehile aerodynamic system inckades« plurality of fans positioned in airflow pathways, 4 plurality of selectively deployable skins configured 10 interact with the ground surfoce, and a control system that ‘manages the operation of both the fans and skits. The 2 system can be configured to operate in multiple modes, each ‘oplimized for specific driving conditions and perlonmance requirements. “The system operates by erating bounded (eg, sealed or partaly-sealed) regions beneath the vehicle through the Selective deployment of skins that interoet with the ground surface. Fans positioned in airflow pathways that extend to these bounded regions generate low pressure within these areas by extracting ai, ereating, downforce that enhances vehicle grip and stability (eg., by creating a vacuum, or partial vacuum inthe bounded regions). The control system ‘manages the transition between diferent operating modes by adjusting skirt deployment and) fan operation based on 12 nipate changes in operating conditions. For example, the system ean predict approaching varying terrain and prepare appropriate mode transition. In some examples, the fan assembly system 520 may include central fans 522 equipped with motors for down force generation in the first mode, and outboard fans 24 ‘with capabilities optimized for the second operating mode. In some examples, each fan incorporates variable blade ‘mechanisms and PWM control interfaces opening at 12-bit resolution and 25 kHz for precise aiflow control ‘The airflow pathway system 526 comprises central path sways that extend into the bounded region and outboard pathways positioned toward the vehicle sides, wth convera- ing-divenging sections having arca ratios between 12:1 ad 2:1 to optimize low characterises, In some examples, the skin deployment system $28 ‘manapes thee distinet mechanisms: side skins §30, fro! rear skins 832, and central skirts 534. Each mechanism incorporates hinge assemblies or extension mechanisms for deployment conto, position sensors for accurate feedback, and actuators for precise movement. The system enables both fall deployment for downforce generation and partial deployinent for itermediate operating consitions "The monitoring and feedback system 536 incomporates ‘various sensors including pressure monitors $38 that mea- sure conditions Withia the bounded regions, perfomance ‘monitors S40 that teack fan motor current deaw and skit position accuracy, and a fault detector $42 that idemifies sensor failures and mechanical issues ‘The system implements multiple connection flows. For ‘example: data connection linking sensors through the inter- face module tothe processor subsystem and control signals to fan motors and. skit actuators, physical connections Teween fan assemblies, aieflow pathways, and bounded ‘regions; contro lows managing operating mode transitions and user interfice connections enabling driver contol aad feedback through dashboard indicators and disgnostic data logging EXAMPLES Some examples may include one or more of the following aspects Example 1 isa vehicle aerodynamic system comprising: ‘one or more fans positioned i airflow pathways ofa vehicle at Teast one airflow pathway extending to a bounded region luner the vehicle: a plurality of skirts confignred to sclee- tively operatively eople with a ground surface to define the ‘hounded region under the vehicle; a control system contige ‘ued to operate the vehicle aerodynamic system in: fist ‘mode having a fist set of skirts from among the plurality of| skins deployed in a fist configuration to create the hounded region under the vehicle with fist fan fom among the one ‘oF more fans operating through a respective airlow pathway to ereate low pressure within the bounded region; and a second mode having the plurality of skins form a second ‘configuration different from the fist configuration and with at least one ofthe frst fan or a second fan from among. the fone or more fans operating through a respective airflow pathy. 1n Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1, wherein in the second configuration, the plurality of skins comprises side skins deployed to interat with the ground surface while front and rear skins are retracted In Fxample 3, the subject matter of Example 1, further ccomprising™ a socond hounded region under the’ vehicle defined by a second set of skits; and fan from among. theUS 12,377,920 BI 13 ‘onc oF more fans position in an aiflow pathway extending to the second bounded region; wherein the contol system is further configured to selectively operate the fan to eeate low pressure within the second bounded region. In Example 4, the subject matter of Fxamples 1-3, further ‘comprising a an assembly to scloctively retmct of deploy ‘one or more skins from among the plurality of skirts based fon an operating mode defined by the contol system, In Example 5, the subject matter of Examples 1-4 ‘wherein the plunity of skis includes an extension mech nism to selectively etoet or deploy one or more skirts from among the plurality of skirts based on an operated mode controlled by the contol system, In Example 6, the subject matter of Examples 1, ‘wherein the plurality of skirts are configured to be partially deployed to intermediate positions between a deployed state and retracted state, and wherein the intermediate positions fare determined based on an operating mode defined by the ‘control system. Ta Example 7, the subject matter of Examples 1-6 ‘wherein the control system is configured to: determine the ‘operating mode from a plurality of operating modes based fon one of more opemting conditions calculate a partial ‘deployment positon for atleast one ofthe plurality of skits ‘paged on the operating mode; and actuste the atleast one of 2 the plurality of skits to the partial deployment position In Example 8 the subject matter of Examples 1-7 ‘wherein the contrl system is configured to deploy or retract the plurality of skins based on one or more of: GPS location current vehicle speed; wheel postion sensor data vehicle Tite; of vehicle rll. In Example 9, the subject matter of Fxamples 1-8, further ‘comprising 8 ground proximity detection system configured to: measure a distance between the vehicle and the ground surface using one of more sensors; communicate the miea- sured distance to the eomtol system, wherein the contro] system is further configured to adjust deployment of one or more of the plurality of skins based on the measured sfstance. ‘In Example 10, the subject matter of Examples 1-9 ‘wherein the contol system is configured to operate the fist fan at power levels corresponding to: a first power level in the fist mode; and second power level in the second mode, Example 11 is a method of operating a vehicle aerody- namic system, comprising: receiving. by a contol system, sensor data indicating at least one operating condition of 3 Vehicle having one oF more fans positioned in airlow pathways, at least one aielow pathway extending 10 a Fhounded region under the vehicle; determining, by the control system based! on the received sensor data, a skirt ‘configuration for #plurity of skirts that sclectively opert- tively couple with » ground surface; actuating by the contra] system, the plurality of skins based on the determined skit configuration; ativating, by the control system in a fist mode, a first fan ffom among the one or more fans through ‘respective airflow pathviay to ereate low pressure within the bounded region when the plurality of skirts are ina first configuration; and aetivating, by the control system in second mode, at last one ofthe first Fan ora second fan from among the ode of more fans through a respective airlow pathway when the plurality of skin form a second configu ration different fromthe fist eonfiguration In Example 12, the subject matter of Example 1, wherein ctivaing the contrl system inthe second mode comprises ‘deploying side skins to operatively couple with the ground ‘surface while maintaining front and rear skirts ina retracted position, 14 In Example 13, the subject matter of Example 11, further comprising: defining, by the control system, a” second ‘hounded region under the vehicle using a second set of skins activating, by the contol system, a fan from among the one or more fans positioned ia an airflow pathway extending to the second bounded region to create low pressure within the sosond bounded region. In Example 14, the subject matter of Examples 11-13, ‘wherein setating the at Teast one of the plurality of skins comprises controlling an assembly t selectively retract oF deploy te at least one ofthe plurality of skirts based on the deierined skint configuration In Example 15, the subject matter of Examples 11-14, ‘wherein aetuating the atleast one of the plurality of skins ‘comprises controlling an extension mechanism to sclec- tively retractor deploy the at least one of the plurality of| skins based on the dotermined skirt configuration In Example 16, the subject matter of Examples 11-15, ‘wherein actuating the atleast one of the plurality of skins ‘comprises partially deploying the at least one of the plurality of skins 10 an intermediate position between a deployed State and a retracted sate based on the determined skit configuration, In Example 17, the subject matter of Examples 11-16, ‘wherein determining. the skirt configuration ‘comprises determining an operating mode froma plurality of operating modes based on the received sensor data; calculating @ partial deployment position for at least one of the plurality OF skirts hased on the operating mode. In Example 18, the subject matter of Examples 11-17, ‘wherein the received sensor data comprises at least one of: {GPS location dat: vehicle speed data: wheel position seasor data; Vehicle piteh data; oF vehicle roll data, In Example 19, the subject matter of Examples 11-18, ‘wherein: the eevived sensor data comprises distance mea- surements between the vehicle andthe grown surface; and determining the skirt configuration comprises. adjusting ‘deployment positions af one or mone ofthe plurality of skins based on the distance measurements In Example 20, the subject matter of Examples 1-19, ‘wherein: activating the fist fan in the fist mode comprises ‘operating the frst fan ata fist power level; and activating the first fan inthe second mode comprises operating te fist fan al a second power level Example 21 is @ method of installing a vehicle aerody- ‘namic system on a Vehicle, comprising: mounting one oF moe fans o an underside ofthe vehicle, wherein the one oF more Tans are positioned in airflow pathways: securing at least one airflow pathway to extend to 2 region under the vehicle tht is configured to become « bounded region: installing @ plurality of skits slong a perimeter of the underside of the vehicle, wherein the plurality of skins are configured to selectively interact with a ground surface 10 define the bounded region; coupling the plurality of skirts to ‘deployment mechanisms that enable selective deployment and retraction ofthe skirts; installing a contro system on the vehicle; connecting the contol system to the plurality of| fans and to the deployment mechanisms of te plurality of skins; and calibrating the contol system to operate the vehicle aerodynamic system in multiple modes Tn Pxample 22, the subject mater of Example 21, whersin installing the plurality of skits comprises: mounting side skins along longitudinal sides of the vehicle; mounting font skirt across a front portion of the vehicle underside: and mounting s rear skirt aero a rear portion af the wehicle underside.US 12,377,920 BI 15 In Example 23, the subject matter of Examples 21-22, wherein coupling the plurality of skits to deployment ‘mechanisms comprises: ataching hinge assemblies 10 at least a subset ofthe plurality of skins; and connecting the hinge assemblies to actuators controlled by the control system, In Example 24, the subject matter of Examples 21-23 wherein coupling the plurality of skits to deployment ‘mechanisms comprises: attaching extension mechanisms 10 atleast a subset of the plurality of skirts; and connecting the extension mectianisms to actuators conteolled by the coateal system, In Example 25, the subject matter of Examples 21-24 further comprising: installing a central skiet that divides the region unde the vehicle into multiple hounded regions; and 15 securing additional airflow pathways to extend to each ofthe ‘multiple hounded regions. ln Example 26, the subject matter of Examples 21-25, ‘wherein mounting the plurality of fans comprises: mounting ‘central Fans in airflow pathway’ that extend to the bounded. 3 region; and mounting outboard fans in airflow pathways positioned toward sides of the vehicle Tn Example 27. the subject matter of Examples 21-26, further comprising: installing a plurality of sensors on the vehicle; connecting the plurality of sensors to the contro] 2 system: and configuring the contol system to receive data from the plurality of sensors for detemnining skirt contig rations. Th Example 28, the subject matter of Examples 21-27 ‘wherein installing the plurality of sensors comprises intall- 30 ing at least one of: vehicle speed sensors: whee! postion sensors: ineatial measnrement sensors for detecting vehicle pitch and roll; GPS location sensors: ar ground proximity In Example 29, the subject matter of Examples 21-28, ‘wherein installing the control system comprises: mounting 3 processor subsystem on the vehicle: connecting the proces Sor subsystem to a power souree of the vehicle; installing ‘memory stonige containing instructions for operating the vehicle aerodynamic system; and connecting the processor 40 subsystem to a vehicle communication network In Example 30, the subject matter of Examples 21-28, further comprising: installing pressure sensors within the region under the vehicle tat is configured to become the Pounded region; connecting the pressure sensors to the ‘control system; and configuring the control system fo adjust fan operation based on pressure measurements from the pressure sensor, In Example 31, the subject matter of Examples 21-30, ‘wherein mounting the plurality of fans comprises: installing 0 fane with variable blades; and consccting blade adjustment ‘mechanisms to the contro system to enable adjustment of ‘blade postions based on operating modes. Tn Example 32, the subject matter of Pxamples 21-31, further comprising: installing a user interface in a eabin of 5s the vehicle; and connecting the user interface to the control system fo enable driver selection of operating modes In Example 33, the subject matter of Examples 21-32, ‘wherein calibrating the control system comprises: setting threshold values for transitioning between operating modes; «0 configuring deployment poston forthe plurality of skins fcorresponding #0 each operating mode; and setting fan power levels corresponding to eaeh operating mode, Tn Example 34, the subject matter of Examples 21-33, further comprising: installing filtration mechanisms at inlets ‘of the airflow pathways to prevent debris fom entering the fans during operation, 16 In Example 35, the subject matter of Examples 21-34, farlier comprising: installing & diagnostic port connected 0 ‘the congo! system; and configuring the control system o Tog ‘operational data to enable performance optimization Example 36 is a method of manufacturing. a vehicle sscradyaaimic system, comprising: fabricating one oF more fans configured to be positioned in airflow pathways; form ing siclow pathways configured to house the one oF mone fans, wherein at least one airflow pathway is shaped to extend to a region configured to become a bounded region ‘under a vehicle; fabricating a plurality of skirts configured to selectively interact with @ ground surface 10 define the ‘bounded region; forming deployment mechanisms for the plurality of skins, the deployment mechanisms configured to ‘enable selective deployment and retraction of the skits assembling a control system configured to operate the vehicle serodynamic system in multiple modes, and pro- ‘gramming the control system with instructions for operating the vehicle aerodynamic system in at least fist mode and ‘a second mode. TInPxample 37, the subject mater of Example 36, whersin fabricating the plurality of skirts comprises: forming side skins configured to extend along longitudinal sides of the Yehcle; forming a front skirt configured to extend across & front portion ofthe vehicle underside; and forming a rear skirt configured to extend across a rear portion ofthe vehicle unerside. In Example 38, the subject matter of Examples 36:37, ‘wherein forming deployment mschanisms comprises: fab- ‘cating hinge assemblies configured to be attached to at least a subset of the plurality of skies; and producing actuators configured 10 control movement of the hinge assemblies. In Bxample 39, the subject matter of Examples 36-38, ‘wherein forming deployment mechanisms comprises: fab- ‘cating extension mechanisms conligured to be attache 10 at least a subset of the plurality of skins; and producing ‘actuators configured to control mavement of the extension ‘mcchanisms In Example 40, the subject matter of Examples 36-39, farther comprising: fabricating a central skit configured 10 divide the region into multiple bounded regions; and form ing addtional airflow pathways configured to extend to each of the multiple bounded regions. In Example 41, the subject matter of Examples 36-40, ‘wherein fabricating the plurality of fans comprises: produc- ing central fans configured to be mounted in airflow path- ‘ways that extend t0 the bounded region; and producing ‘outboard fins configured to be mounted in airflow palhways positioned toward sides of the vehicle In Example 42, the subject matter of Examples 36-4, furer comprising: fabricating a plurality of sensors con Figured to deveet operating conditions of the vehicle: and ‘configuring the contol system to receive data from the plurality of sensors for determining skirt configurations. In Example 43, the subject matter of Examples 36-12, ‘wherein fabricating the plurality of sensors eonipeses fab- ‘cating at least one of: vehicle speed sensors; wheel positon sensors: inertial measurement sensors for detecting vehicle pitch and roll; GPS location sensors: or ground proximity In Example 44, the subject matter of Examples 36-13 ‘wherein assembling the contol system comprises: fabriat- ing a processor subsystem; producing memory storage con- taining instructions for operating the vehiele aerodynamic system; and configuring the processor subsystem to connectUS 12,377,920 BI 17 In Example 45, the subjeet matter of Examples 36-44, further comprising: fabricating pressure sensors conligared to be installed within the region configured to become the ‘bounded region; and configuring the contol system to adjust fan operation based on pressure measurements from the presse sensors, ‘In Example 46, the subject matter of Examples 36-45, ‘wherein fabricating the plurality of fans comprises: prodac= ing fans with variable blades; and fabricating blade adjust- ‘ment mechanisms configured to enable adjustment of blade positions base on operating modes Ta Example 47, the subject matter of Examples 36-46, furthee comprising: fabricating a user interface configured to he installed in a cabin of the Vehicle: and confighring the user interface to enable driver selection of operating modes, In Example 48, the subject matter of Examples 36-47, ‘wherein programming the contol system comprises: estab- lishing threshold valves for transitioning between operating ‘modes; defining deployment positions for the plurality of skins corresponding to each operating mode; and setting fan power levels corresponding to each operating mode, In Example 49, the subject matter of Examples 36-48, further comprising: fabricating filtration mechanisms con Figured to be installed at inlets of the ardlow pathways to ‘prevent debris from entering the fans during operation, In Example $0, the subjeet matter of Examples 36-49, further comprising: configuring the contol system with dats logging capabilities to enable performance optimization. ‘Example 51 may include an apparatas comprising means to perform one or more elements of a method described in ‘or related to any of the preceding examples or any other ‘method or process deseribed herein, [Example $2 may include one or more nos-transitory ‘computer-readable media comprising instructions to cause an electronic device, upon execution ofthe instructions by ‘one or more processors ofthe electron deviee, to perform ‘one or more elements of a method deseribed in or related 10 any of the preceding examples, or any other method or process described herein. Example 58 may include an apparatus comprising logic, modules, or eicitry to perform one or mione elements of @ ‘method described in of related to any of the preceding ‘examples or any other method or process described herein. Example 54 may include & method, technique, oF process as described in or related wo any of the preveding examples ‘or portions or pars theeof, Example 5S may include an apparatus comprising one or more processors and one oF more computerteadable media ‘comprising insiritions that, when executed by the one oF more processors, cause the one OF more processors 10 perform the metod, techniques, or process as described in for related to any of the preceding examples, or portions therwo. Example 56 may include a signal as described in or ‘lated to any ofthe preceding examples or potions or parts thereof. Example $7 may include a datagram, packet, frame, ‘segment, protocol data unit (PDU), or message as described in or related to any of the preceding examples, or portions for parts thereof, or otherwise described in the present disclosure, Example $8 may inchade a signal encoded with data as dleseribod in or related to any ofthe preceding example, or portions oF pars thereof, or otherwise deseribed in the present disclosure Example $9 may inchide a signal encoded with » data- ‘gram, packet, frame, seament, protocol data unit (PDU), or 18 -messape as described in or related to any of the preceding examples, or portions or parts thereof, or otherwise dleseribed in the present disclosure, Example 60 may inclide an electromagnetic signal ear ng. computer-wadable instructions, wherein exection of the computerreacable instrctions by one or more proces sors is to cause the one or more processors fo perform the ‘method, techniques, or process as deseribed in or related to any ofthe preceding examples, or portions thereot Example 61 may includes computer program comprising instrictons, wherein execution of the peogram by pro- cessing element isto cane the processing clement to carry ‘out the method, techniques, or process as described in or ‘elated to any ofthe preceding examples, or portions thereof, Example 62 may include a signal in a wireless network, as shown and described herein Example 63 may inelude a method of communicating in aa wireless network as shown an described hereia, Example 64 may include a system for providing wireless ‘communication, as shown and deseribed herein. Example 65 may include a device for providing wireless ccommnsiation as shown an deseribed herein, ‘What is claimed is 1. A vehicle aerodynamic system comprising: ‘one oF more fans positioned in airlow pathways of a vehicle at least one airflow pathway extending to a bounded region under the vehicle: 4 plurality of skirt configured © selectively operatively fouple with a ground surface to define the bounded region under the vehicle: ‘control system configured to operate the vehicle acm dynamic system in first mode having a frst set of skits from among the plurality of skirts deployed ina first configuration to freate the bounded region under the vehicle with fist fan from among the one or more fans operating through a respective airflow pathway to create lowe presse within the bounded region: and 1 second mode having the plurality of skirts fom a second configuration diffrent fom the fist configu: ation and witht least one ofthe fist fan or a socond an from among the one or more fans operating through respective airflow pathway. 2. The vehicle aerodynamic system of elsim 1, wherein in ‘the second mode, th plurality of skies that form the second ‘configuration comprises side skins deployed to interact with the ground surface while front and rear skins are reacted. 3. The vehicle aerodynamic system of elaim 4, further comprising: . ‘2 second bonnded region under the vehicle defined by a ‘second set of skirt: and 2 fan from among the one or more fans pesitioned in an tirflow pathway extending to the second bounded region: Wherein the control system is futher configured to selee- tively opemte the fan ftom among the one oF more fans {© create low pressure within the second bounded region. 4. The vehicle aerodynamic system of elaim 4, further ‘comprising an assembly to selectively retractor deploy one ‘ormore skirts from among the plurality of skins based on an ‘operating mode defined by the control system. '5. The vehicle aerodynamic system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of skirts includes an extension mechnism to selectively reirct or deploy one or more skins from among the plaralityof skirts based on an operated mode controled by the conieol system,US 12,377,920 BI 19 6. The vehicle aerodynamic system of elaim 1, wherein the plurality of skirts are configured to be partially deployed te intermediate positions between «deployed state and retracted state, and wherein the intermediate positions are determined based on an operating mode defined by the ‘conta system 7. The vehicle aerodynamic system of claim 6, wherein the contol system is configured to: ‘determine the operating. mode from a plurality of operat ing modes based on one or more operating conditions ‘calculate a partial deployment position for at least one of the plurality of skins based on the operating mode; and actuate the at least one of the plurality of skirts t0 the partial deployment positon ‘8 The vehicle aerodynamic system of claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to deploy or retract the plurality of skirts based on one oF more of! GPS location; a curent vehicle speed: wheel position sensor data; ‘hick pitch; or vehicle rol 9. The vehicle seradynamic system of claim 1, futher comprising a pround proximity detection system coafigured te: measure a distance berween the vehicle and the ground ‘surface using one or more sensors; and ‘commiiate the measured distance to the control system, ‘herein the contol system is further configured to adjust ‘deployment of one oF more of the plurality of skies based on the measured distance, 10. The vehicle aerodynamic system of claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to operate the one or more fans at power levels corresponding ‘first power level inthe fist mode: and ‘a second power level in the second mode 'A method of operating @ vehicle aerodynamie system, ‘comprising receiving, by a control system, sensor data indicating at Teast one aperating condition of a vehicle having one oF ‘moe fans positioned in airflow pathways, atleast one airflow pathway extending a bounded region under the vehicle ‘detennining, by the contol system based on the received sensor dla, «skit configuraon fora plurity of skies that selectively operatively couple with a ground sur- face: ‘actuating, by the control system, the plurality of skins based on the determined skiet configuration: setivating, by the conto system in. fist mode first an from among the onc oF more fans trough a respective iflow pathway to create low pressure within the bounded region when the pluruliy of skins are ina fist ‘configuration; and ‘ctivating, by the control system in a second mode, at Jeast one ofthe ist fan or «second fan from among the ‘one or more fans through a respective airflow pathway 20 ‘when the plurality of skies forma second configuration diferent from the fist configuration, 12. The method of claim 11, wherein in the second configuration, the plurality of skits comprises side skins deployed to interact withthe ground surface while from axl tear skins are retracted. 13. The method of elsim 11, further comprising: defining, by the contro system, « second bounded region under the vehiele using @ second set of skins; activating, by the control system, fan from among the ‘one of more fans positioned in an airlow pathway extending to the socond bounded region to ereate low pressure within the second bounded region. 14. The method of claim 11, wherein actuating the atleast fone of the plurality of skirts comprises controling an assembly to selectively retvaet oF deploy the at least one of ‘the plurality of skins Based on the determined skirt configu ration, 15, The method of claim 11, wherein atuating the at least ‘one of the plurality of skits comprises contolling an extension mechanism to selectively retract or deploy the at least one ofthe plurity of skirts based on the determined skint configuration, 16. The method of claim 1, wherein actuating the atleast ‘one ofthe plurality of skirts comprises partially deploying ‘the a least one ofthe plurality of skits to an intermediate position between a deployed sate and a retracted state based fn the determined skirt configuration. 17. The method of elim 16, wherein determining the skirt configuration comprises determining an operating mode from a plurality of oper- ating modes based on the received sensor dat ccleulating » partial deployment positon forthe atleast fone of the plurality of skins based on the operating mode 18, The method of claim 11, wherein the received sensor data comprises at least one of ‘GPS location data: \ehiele speed data: Wheel positon sensor dats vehicle pitch data; or ‘vehicle roll data, 19. The method of claim 11, wherein: the received sensor data comprises distance measure- ‘ments between the vehicle and the ground surface; and determining the skirt configuration comprises adjusting deployment positions of one or more ofthe plurality of skirts based on the distance measurements 20. The method of elaim 11, wherein: ‘ctivaing the first fan in the frst mode comprises oper ‘king the fist fan ata frst power level; and sctivaing the fist fan in the second mode comprises ‘operating the first fan ata second power level