How about cars? (Score: 3, Interesting) by evilviper@pipedot.org on 2015-08-09 17:54 (#GX4R) Sounds like a great idea for car windshields... They're clear so should be street-legal, they block the infrared light responsible for much of the heat, they block the ultraviolet light that hurts your eyes and makes you squint, and they also float-charge your battery while you're parked in the sun, or maybe even turn an exhaust fan. A little less load on your alternator would improve gas mileage by a hair.Only big problem with the idea is windshields get damaged and need to be replaced somewhat frequently, so the solar tech needs to be cheap enough that it doesn't quadruple the cost. Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-09 22:42 (#GXM6) Frequently? I have never had to replace a windshield. My cars have lasted for 5 and 11 years. Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 20:33 (#H0EY) Really depends where you live. Where I am now, replacing wind-shields every couple of years is pretty normal. Either that, or drive around with huge cracks and a bunch of chips in them. Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 23:03 (#H0VA) Right. We actually have decent roads here. It is possible for a car to live and die with the original windshield.
Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-09 22:42 (#GXM6) Frequently? I have never had to replace a windshield. My cars have lasted for 5 and 11 years. Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 20:33 (#H0EY) Really depends where you live. Where I am now, replacing wind-shields every couple of years is pretty normal. Either that, or drive around with huge cracks and a bunch of chips in them. Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 23:03 (#H0VA) Right. We actually have decent roads here. It is possible for a car to live and die with the original windshield.
Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 20:33 (#H0EY) Really depends where you live. Where I am now, replacing wind-shields every couple of years is pretty normal. Either that, or drive around with huge cracks and a bunch of chips in them. Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 23:03 (#H0VA) Right. We actually have decent roads here. It is possible for a car to live and die with the original windshield.
Re: How about cars? (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on 2015-08-10 23:03 (#H0VA) Right. We actually have decent roads here. It is possible for a car to live and die with the original windshield.