Nissan is testing an innovative automotive paint designed to keep vehicle interiors cooler during hot weather, reducing the need for air conditioning and boosting overall efficiency. The cool paint was applied to a Nissan NV100 service vehicle operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport services. When parked in the sun, vehicles coated with Nissan’s cool paint have shown exterior surface temperatures up to 12 degrees Celsius lower and interior temperatures up to 5 degrees Celsius cooler than those with standard paint. With a history of innovations, including noise-reducing acoustic materials, Miura has been instrumental in adapting radiant cooling paint for automotive use. However, Miura's team has developed a version that can be sprayed on like conventional automotive paint, complete with a clear topcoat for durability.

Source: New York Times August 08, 2024 23:55 UTC