Fraunhofer film heater

Fraunhofer Thin-Film Heater Ideal For Electric Cars

Interesting article.

http://gas2.org/2015/09/08/fraunhofer-thin-film-heater-ideal-for-electric-cars/

https://www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/research-news/2015/september/efficient-heating-for-electric-cars.html



Cacti

Interesting.

When I was heavily researching the technology used in the EV1, I found that it had an electric defroster embedded into the windshield. It covered the entire windshield and was transparent (obviously). I think having that on all windows would be beneficial, even more so than the door skins, as the windows have no insulation from the outside. That is where I find I have the most heat loss. If the windows are kept warm, then so is most of the interior. Plus, we wouldn't need a constant stream of cold outside air to keep the windshield clear.

The only downside to this would be that nav systems and possibly cell phones wouldn't work inside unless a window was open :lol: (maybe that would be a side benefit :roll: :mrgreen: ).

PV1 said:

Interesting.

When I was heavily researching the technology used in the EV1, I found that it had an electric defroster embedded into the windshield. It covered the entire windshield and was transparent (obviously)....

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Yep, it was a version of the GM Electriclear (Ford QuickClear/InstaClear).

http://www.delcoremyhistory.com/Products/heatedwindshield.htm

I got a close look at one the few remaining EV1 recently, and the windshield had taken on quite a golden hue with age....