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That technology has been around for a few years, and has been used in office doors, conference room windows, and for glass bathroom walls and doors. I've never seen it used in a car...
Isn't it the same technology used in rear view mirrors? You know, the auto tint when is sense someone behind you using thier hi-beams? Or is it totally different "technology"?
I'm not sure, but it seems like it's the same technology; my recollection is that a slight electric current is run through the glass or through a coating on it, which causes molecules to re-arrange themselves. Practically magic. ("Any technology sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic.")
it would be pretty expensive. the lcd film is sandwiched between two layers of glass. you'd probably have a hard time finding anyone capable of doing it. it's also not very practical. people can't see in. but you can't see out either. kind of annoying when you're trying to drive.
This would be bad-azz tied to the keyless entry. When the car is off and locked, the windows are opaque. You press the unlock button on the fob and the car...
- Unlocks
- Windows go from opaque to clear
- Interior lights come on.
yes that awesome you could work for them and patent ideas, well hope it becomes a reality!
Very cool!! the mercedes maybach has this as an option on its rear panoramic roof. From what Jeremy said on top gear, its 10,000 british pounds on the maybach so like 15,000 US dollars :/