Transparent cooling film cuts car cabin temperature by 6.1°C without electricity
Tech Xplore - Technology and Engineering news [Unofficial]
April 17, 2026
A transparent radiative cooling film technology that dissipates heat directly to the outside without consuming electricity has been developed to reduce vehicle overheating during summer. The technology was validated through real-vehicle experiments conducted under diverse conditions—including different countries, seasons, and both parking and driving scenarios—and demonstrated the ability to lower cabin temperatures by up to 6.1°C and reduce cooling energy consumption by more than 20%.
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