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Technical experts at Nissan are carrying out tests on a paint technology that repels mud, rain and dirt
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While those rare teenagers who wash cars to earn a bit of extra pocket money may be upset, everyone else will be ecstatic to hear that a manufacturer has begun tests on a self-cleaning vehicle.
Technical experts at Nissan’s centre in Switzerland are carrying out tests on a paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt.
The specially engineered superhydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels water and oils, has been applied to the all-new Nissan Note model, which was built in Sunderland and went on sale in October priced from £12,500 to £17,700.
Engineers at the centre will be testing the self-cleaning Note over the coming months in a variety of conditions.
The Japanese car giant is the first carmaker to apply the technology, called Ultra-Ever Dry, on the cars’ bodywork. By creating a protective layer of air between the paint and the environment, it effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating dirty marks on the car’s surface.
However, there are no plans for the technology to be applied to the model as standard, so those who are keen not to get their hands dirty will have to pay extra for the privilege.
Although a price has not been set, it is likely to be about £450, or about the same price as a metallic paint option.
A spokesman for Nissan said: “Washing a car can be a chore — and a costly one at that.
“In response, Nissan has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again.”
Nissan employs 8,500 people in Britain, including 7,300 at its factory in Sunderland.
Technical experts at Nissan are carrying out tests on a paint technology that repels mud, rain and dirt
PA
While those rare teenagers who wash cars to earn a bit of extra pocket money may be upset, everyone else will be ecstatic to hear that a manufacturer has begun tests on a self-cleaning vehicle.
Technical experts at Nissan’s centre in Switzerland are carrying out tests on a paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt.
The specially engineered superhydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels water and oils, has been applied to the all-new Nissan Note model, which was built in Sunderland and went on sale in October priced from £12,500 to £17,700.
Engineers at the centre will be testing the self-cleaning Note over the coming months in a variety of conditions.
The Japanese car giant is the first carmaker to apply the technology, called Ultra-Ever Dry, on the cars’ bodywork. By creating a protective layer of air between the paint and the environment, it effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating dirty marks on the car’s surface.
However, there are no plans for the technology to be applied to the model as standard, so those who are keen not to get their hands dirty will have to pay extra for the privilege.
Although a price has not been set, it is likely to be about £450, or about the same price as a metallic paint option.
A spokesman for Nissan said: “Washing a car can be a chore — and a costly one at that.
“In response, Nissan has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never have to clean their car again.”
Nissan employs 8,500 people in Britain, including 7,300 at its factory in Sunderland.
Mr Gear said:
m8rky said:
I think the headline should read,
"Supposedly Eco friendly vehicle gets coated in some environment raping chemicals"
Well done Nissan.
What is supposedly eco friendly about a Nissan Note? It's an extremely conventional car."Supposedly Eco friendly vehicle gets coated in some environment raping chemicals"
Well done Nissan.
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