RESEARCH FRONTIERS’ SPD-SMARTGLASS TECHOLOGY DEBUTS AT CES IN CADILLAC CELESTIQ ELECTRIC VEHICLE
January 13 2021 - 9:00AM
In conjunction with General Motors CEO Mary Barra’s keynote address
at CES, Cadillac announced the debut of its future flagship
ultra-luxury fully electric CELESTIQ sedan. Automotive News noted
that the CELESTIQ is expected to go on sale in 2023.
CELESTIQ’s full-glass roof is expected to be one
of the first to feature a four-quadrant, suspended-particle-device
(SPD) smart glass. With this smart glass, each occupant of the
vehicle can set their own level of roof transparency. The driver
and front-seat passenger will enjoy a pillar-to-pillar freeform
display with active privacy to help mitigate driver distraction
while rear-seat passengers have personalized entertainment screens.
Console screens between seats in the front and back will separate
individualized comfort settings from entertainment displays to
minimize distractions.
SPD-Smart light control film, invented and
patented by Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR), is a key component
in SPD-SmartGlass products. This film allows users to instantly,
precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic
products, either manually or automatically at the touch of a
button. Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology
are being used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts,
trains, homes, offices, museums and other buildings.
Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO of Research
Frontiers, noted: “SPD-SmartGlass will give each occupant of the
CELESTIQ the ability to control the heat, light and glare coming
into the vehicle, enhancing comfort, security and privacy, while
also allowing them to better see information on their entertainment
systems and devices. SPD-SmartGlass also can increase the driving
range of electric vehicles.”
SPD-SmartGlass light-control technology offers
instant and uniform control of the tint of windows that permits
them with the touch of a button or automatically using a
smartphone, tablet, smart speaker, smart home systems, or other
control devices to change tint from dark (blocking over 99.5% of
light and 95% of heat) to clear, or any level in between. This
saves energy, creates privacy, and increases comfort and
security.
The markets for SPD-Smart film are already
well-established. Research Frontiers has licensed over 40 chemical,
film, and glass companies which are selling products for the
automotive, aircraft, marine, train, museum and consumer
electronics industries.
Research Frontiers patented SPD-SmartGlass
technology is the same best-selling smart window technology that
can be found on various car models from Daimler, McLaren
Automotive, and other auto makers. The MAGIC SKY CONTROL feature,
which is now in use on tens of thousands of Mercedes-Benz SLs,
SLC/SLKs, Maybach and S-Class models around the world, and more
recently on four announced McLaren models, uses patented
SPD-SmartGlass technology developed by Research Frontiers to turn
the roof transparent by electrically aligning tiny particles in a
thin film within the glass. With the touch of a button, drivers and
passengers can instantly change the tint of their roof to help keep
out harsh sunlight and heat, and create an open-air feeling even
when the sunroof is closed. Glass or plastic using Research
Frontiers’ patented SPD-SmartGlass technology effectively blocks UV
and infrared rays in both clear and darkly tinted modes, helping
keep the cabin cooler, and protecting passengers and interiors
while also enhancing security inside the vehicle. These benefits
become even more important when a car uses large surface areas of
glass, especially in warm climates.
Some of the other benefits of SPD-SmartGlass
include significant heat reduction inside the vehicle (by up to
18ºF/10ºC), UV protection, glare control, reduced noise and reduced
fuel consumption. Independent calculations also show that use of
SPD-SmartGlass can reduce CO2 emissions by four grams per
kilometer, and increase the driving range of electric vehicles by
approximately 5.5 percent.
Shortly after its introduction into serial
production in the automotive industry, SPD-SmartGlass has become
standard equipment on many different aircraft, and is also used in
residential and commercial architectural applications, in trains,
yachts and other marine vehicles, in display applications, and to
protect light-sensitive artwork and documents in major museums
around the world.
About Research Frontiers Inc.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) is a publicly
traded technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart
light-control film technology which allows users to instantly,
precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic
products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has
licensed its smart glass technology to over 40 companies that
include well known chemical, material science and glass companies.
Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being
used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes,
offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please
visit our website at www.SmartGlass.com, and on Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn and YouTube.
Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may
issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking
statements. Actual results could differ and are not guaranteed. Any
forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly.
“SPD-Smart” and “SPD-SmartGlass” are trademarks of Research
Frontiers Inc. “Cadillac” and “Celestiq” are trademarks of General
Motors. “MAGIC SKY CONTROL” and “Mercedes-Benz” are trademarks of
Daimler AG.
For further information, please contact:
Joseph M. Harary President and CEO Research Frontiers Inc.
+1-516-364-1902Info@SmartGlass.com
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