The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and Carlex have announced the beginning of their collaboration to create smart windshields aimed at meeting future EU vehicle emissions regulations.
Under the terms of a recently signed Joint Development Agreement, LIST and Carlex, an American automotive glass manufacturer operating in Grevenmacher, will co-develop a new generation of windshields for automobiles.
The goal of the new windshield technology is to reduce the ecological impact of heating and cooling systems in cars through the use of smart coatings. Such achievements will reduce cars’ fuel consumption to meet future EU vehicle emissions regulations, as well as increase the range of electrically powered vehicles.
"After four years of research on transparent nanomaterials, partially supported by the National Research Fund of Luxembourg, LIST’s and Carlex’s ambitious project shows applied research is evolving towards technology adapted to the needs of the Luxemburgish industry,” said Dr. Damien Lenoble, head of the nanomaterials and nanotechnologies unit and head of development of industrial partnerships in the materials department at LIST.
Michael Bard, Director of Advanced Product Development at Carlex, also commented that:“This is just one example of the national industrial reach and impact of the impactful nanomaterial research carried out at LIST. With this significant investment in partnership with LIST and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Carlex expects to offer a disruptive product innovation out of its Grevenmacher plant”.
