NISSAN TESTS OUT A NEW PAINT TECHNOLOGY
If you think there’s too much tech in cars just wait until you see this. The project is part of Nissan’s pursuit of differentiated innovations that empower journeys and to help create a cleaner more sustainable society.
Nissan is working on a new type of exterior automotive paint that uses electromagnetic waves to keep both the surface and interior cooler. It’s still in the testing phase, but preliminary results look very promising.
Nissan is testing a ground-breaking exterior paint that uses electromagnetic waves to keep cars cooler. The paint’s cooling performance is particularly noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period.
Developed in collaboration with Radi-Cool, this paint aims to reduce both exterior and interior temperatures. Unlike traditional paints, this one is six times thicker and applies with a spray gun. Within the mix are two microstructure components that contribute to its cooling ability. It includes components that reflect near-infrared rays and generate waves to counteract heat, reducing exterior temperatures by 12°C and interior temperatures by 5°C.
Dr. Susumu Miura, leading the project, highlights its potential to improve energy efficiency in electric vehicles by lessening the reliance on air conditioning. While still in development, this innovative paint might be available for special-order vehicles in the future.
So, when can you order a new Z or a Rogue with the “cool” paint job? Development is ongoing; among other things, Nissan would like to make the paint even thinner for easier applications. If it does end up in production, it will likely be reserved for special-order vehicles only.
