Ford Atlas concept truck

The wheels on the Atlas concept have active shutters that close at speed, to reduce aerodynamic drag.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A closer look at the rims. Here, the active shutters are in the open position.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

The custom-built truck featured an interior full of high-end leather and chrome trim that likely won’t make the production model.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A closer look at some of the switchgear inside the Atlas. These buttons don’t actually do anything.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

The toggle switches for the power windows. Neither the switches nor the windows in the concept actually work. The pieces are a design study for what could become the production version.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A “cargo cradle” rises from the tailgate when it’s closed, enabling owners to carry long objects by resting one end on the roof and one end on the cradle.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)