Automakers have been discussing ideas regarding modular architectures that can be used for multiple models for some time now. It could save considerable money and time when it comes to producing vehicles. We first saw General Motors toy with the idea of a complete chassis with swappable bodies in the early 2000s with its Autonomy and Hy-Wire concept cars, and a recent patent filing from Ford aims to take the concept of modularity to a new level. Ford Modular Chassis Patent: DetailsAccording to Motor Authority, the application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPT…