Active ionic propulsion system for motor vehicles

An ionic airflow management system for a motor vehicle, the ionic airflow management system comprising:

• a controller;
• a power supply in communication with the controller;
• at least one exterior component of a motor vehicle having an integral electrode in electrical communication with the power supply, the integral electrode comprising a cathodic terminal portion and an anodic terminal portion oriented relative to a managed airflow vector;
• and
• at least one sensor in communication with the controller, the at least one sensor including a speed sensor,
• wherein the power supply receives signals from the controller to:
• supply a predetermined amount of electrical power to the integral electrode based on a threshold speed detected by the speed sensor in an active mode, thereby controlling a speed and direction of airflow between the cathodic terminal portion and the anodic terminal portion;
• and
• switch off electrical power to the integral electrode below the threshold speed in an inactive mode.