New technological innovations from Hyundai, Kia aim to improve heating and cooling efficiency

For passengers who rejoice in heated car seats — and drivers who then delight in the wonders of heated steering wheels — there may be good news coming from South Korea.

Last week Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have introduced three technologies designed to add comfort and heating and cooling efficiency to car interiors. They’re still a few years away, so don’t ditch your parka or turn off the air conditioning just yet.

Among the concepts are Nano Cooling film is applied to the glass surface. In tests, the application reduced interior temperatures by 96F compared to 118F in uncoated cars.

Products, according to HyundaiNot only does it block infrared radiation from outside the car, like traditional window film, but it also allows heat to escape from inside the car. It consists of three layers, including two layers that reflect solar energy and one layer that emits mid-infrared wavelengths.

Manufacturers also introduced the Radiant Heating System at the “Heat Tech Day” event in Seoul, a heating unit located under the car floor that radiates radiant heat toward the passenger’s feet, providing quick warming in cold weather.

The automaker claims that, as part of an existing heating system, the technology can save up to 17% more energy to achieve the desired temperature as well as significantly extend the driving range of the vehicle. tram in winter by reducing energy used for climate control.

In addition to the above examples, Hyundai and Kia shows that the Metalized Heated Glass is designed to remove frost or moisture from a car’s windshield in the winter within five minutes and uses less energy than other conventional systems. Additionally, on hot days, the metalized coating can passively block at least 60 percent of solar energy, reducing the need to cool the cabin for “significant improvements in energy efficiency.”