Hyundai has unveiled its own Nano cooling film

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled three technologies designed to closely regulate vehicle interior temperature to deliver enhanced passenger comfort and energy efficiency at the Heat Tech Day in Seoul, South Korea.

Most relevant to us here in sunny Singapore is a new Nano Cooling Film, which has been demonstrated to be able to reduce a car's cabin temperature by up to 12 degrees Celsius. The Nano Cooling Film not only blocks infrared radiation from outside the vehicle, but also allows heat to escape from inside the vehicle.

Hyundai Motor and Kia also showcased the Radiant Heating System at the event. Designed to quickly warm passengers during winter, the system uses a heating element that emits radiant heat towards passengers' legs, quickly warming them during cold weather. The technology is said to conserve up to 17% of the energy required to bring a car's cabin to a desired temperature.

Finally, both firms also revealed a Metal-Coated Heated Glass system that can quickly frost or moisture from a vehicle windshield during winter, offering improved visibility and increased safety compared with regular tungsten wire heating elements. The Metal-Coated Heated Glass is invisible, providing a clear, undistorted view for occupants, and is said to consume 10% less energy compared with conventional air-conditioning systems.