Information provided in this presentation are taken from NanoMarkets' report:-"Smart Glass Opportunities in the Automotive Industry—2014." It makes an assessment of smart glass technology for automotive applications. It also highlights the key trends that are likely to shape the revenue potential of smart automotive sector in the coming years.
6. FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF SMART AUTO GLASS
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Glass Type Safety Comfort Design/style Fuel Economy
Self-Cleaning
Cleaner windshields
make for safer driving.
But at present these
coatings are not ready for
auto applications
Clear view enhances
the driving experience
for both the driver and
passengers
Even though they are
primarily introduced
for their functionalities,
they do add onto the
style features of a
vehicle
Not much clarity on
impact on fuel
economy
Self-Repairing
It might make auto glass
more protected from
scratches and cracks, but
conventional auto glass
do possess such features
to some extent
Even though they are
primarily introduced
for their functionalities,
they do add onto the
style features of a
vehicle
Self-Tinting
Well deployed for auto
mirrors and could add
more controls to tinted
windows
Glare and bright
sunlight can be
controlled, making it
more comfortable for
drivers and
passengers
These features add
onto coolness of
vehicles
Self-dimming glass
can enhance the
capability of keeping
inside of vehicles cool
Device-
Embedded
Glass
Touch screen and HUDs
may be the safest way to
interact with complex
dash display-or not
Touch screen and
entertainment features
may make some
contribution to comfort
Dashboard being the
key focus of design in
cars, embedded
sensors and other
devices may help in
this regard
May have some
impact in the area of
environmental control
systems