As automakers struggle to reduce vehicle weight, Corning Gorilla Glass could help
At the same time customers are demanding more features in new cars and regulators are mandating better crash protection for occupants, engineers are trying to save weight and hence fuel. Corning thinks it may be able to help with its tough gorilla glass by allowing windows to get thinner.
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But will it increase noise?
I just think people are too obsessed with large vehicles. I have two Miatae, and I've managed to do 98% of whatever I need just fine with them. Right now I'm borrowing my friend's Altima, though (while he's working on my car) and it feels appallingly large and lumbering. Slapping some lighter glass in there isn't going to change that sensation much.
True, +Melina M.
However, I likes me some land yachts!
Then again, I can't bitch…too much…about MPG. Single-digit hurt, but for the right vehicle…yeah, I'd go back there.