Ford Windscreen Weather Station Stops Foggy Glass
Photo: Ford
Ford has developed a new sensor system called Windscreen Weather Station that helps prevent windshields from fogging up. The feature is being pushed as particularly useful for folks who work out, with Ford saying “our exertions sometimes lead to the inside of the windscreen misting up.”
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A close-up of the Windscreen Weather Station system
Photo: Ford
Ford’s Windscreen Weather Station aids against fogged windscreens even amid the most strenuous exertions by detecting moisture in the air and the temperature of the windshield. Several sensors located on the glass near the rearview mirror use this information to automatically turn on the air conditioning and regulating power to ensure the glass stays clear.
autoevolution 15 Jan 2021, 8:15 UTC ·
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New Year, new you goes the saying, and there are so many ways it can manifest itself. Ford has chosen a specific situation, though, namely people going about their usual fitness routine even though it’s rather chilly outside. How does it tie into the company’s smart features? Easy: through the clouds of mist. 8 photos
Many people don’t change their routine based on seasons; even though in many parts of the world the winter has taken over, going to the gym, cycling, running, or walking remains a part of the regular fitness program.
Ford has taken notice that sometimes when we get back into the car after exercising, the physical effort can lead to unintended consequences. For example, mist can build up on the inside of the car’s windshield, which may be cause for an annoying delay of the start of our journeys, if only by minutes.