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Nanotechnology to Eliminate Windshield Wipers

Posted by Keith McMillan

February 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

I’ve spent a lot of time driving the last couple of weeks, and living in the Midwest, it’s always a case of trying to keep the windshields clean and how often do we replace the wiper blades. You can imagine my interest when I read at Sparkingtech about a new prototype technology that uses nanotechnology to keep your windshields clean instead.

Italian car designer Leonardo Fioravanti (of Pininfarina fame) has developed a prototype car with a windshield that doesn’t need wipers. It can brush away water and dirt all by itself.

The article is short on details, and I don’t really pretend to understand those they do include, but if I can get a windshield that stays clear without wipers, sign me up, even if nanotechnology is morally questionable.


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Comment by Peter H Coffin
2008-02-28 07:45:38

If it can clear a windshield faster than a rainy interstate behind a dump truck can gunk it up, I’ll sign up. If it takes more than three seconds to clear the glass, I’ll stick with wipers, thanks… New blades aren’t THAT expensive.

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Comment by Keith McMillan
2008-02-28 20:31:03

I sort of wonder about snow and ice as well, snow in particular.

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