kscarbel Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Forbes / December 15, 2015In a few years, the rubber-stripped blades that have kept rain, snow and sleet off car windshields for nearly a century may become a thing of the past.New ultrasound technology being developed by UK-based McLaren Group's chief designer Frank Stephenson is adapting technology pioneered for fighter jets as an alternative to the traditional windshield wiper.High-frequency sound waves envelop the windshield like a force field, repelling water, insects and anything else that gets in its way.The U.S. Navy has used similar electromagnetic envelopes to prevent barnacles from growing on the hull of their ships. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33922-electronic-envelopes-may-replace-windshield-wipers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I could have used this new form of water repellant the last few weeks....Been nothing but rain,snow,salt and road spray Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33922-electronic-envelopes-may-replace-windshield-wipers/#findComment-221949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Interesting,but I don't drive a ship I suppose people can't be expected to think for themselves anymore,and technology,no matter the cost,will make things better for everyone,right?...................After all,its for the children........................sorry my .02 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33922-electronic-envelopes-may-replace-windshield-wipers/#findComment-221992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I can see the 1 800 lawyers gearing up for the ultra sonic tumors as we read this....... 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33922-electronic-envelopes-may-replace-windshield-wipers/#findComment-222120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 And youll have to bring in a certified scientist to fix your "envelope" instead of just changing a wiper.... 2 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33922-electronic-envelopes-may-replace-windshield-wipers/#findComment-222121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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