Johnson Controls Experimenting With Color Changing Interiors
A company is experimenting with technology that would allow drivers to change the colors of their interior.
Johnson Controls is looking at developing vehicle interior surfaces that could change colors to match the mood of its driver. According to the company’s vice president of advanced product development, Han Hendriks, the technology would be especially useful for vehicles that are used by ride-sharing services. At the center of the research are plastic surfaces that can change color, a feature that could appeal to the growing and affluent Chinese market.
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Hendriks’ product research team currently conducts its work in three technical centers in Dusseldorf, Shanghai and Holland, Michigan. His team is part of JCI’s newly formed venture with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co. The company is also working on odor filters that will ideally minimize any traces left behind by a vehicle’s previous owner or borrower.
[Source: Automotive News]
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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