McLaren Working on Windshields Without Wiper Blades
McLaren is looking to buck decades of automotive tradition by coming up with a new windshield that won’t need wipers.
McLaren’s proposal is a concept that utilizes ultrasound waves to micro-shake loose debris from the windshield. The windshield would have an ultrasonic inducer on its surface that would emit high-frequency ultrasound waves to prevent anything from sticking onto it. It’s a technology adapted from fighter jets that McLaren is developing to improve aerodynamics and fuel economy.
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While the notion of fuel savings measures in a car like the MP4-12C might seem sort of batty, aerodynamic enhancements make sense. Getting rid of the wipers on McLaren’s sports cars would make the car more capable of cutting through the air at high speeds.
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[Source: Sunday Times]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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