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3 Ways to Defog Your Windshield

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Trying to maintain a comfortable temperature in your vehicle is always a struggle when your windshield fogs up. It can be annoying when you have to deal with it on a daily basis. While winters in San Antonio are not the harshest, summers can be grueling . In either case, the difference in temperature on the inside and outside of your vehicle is what causes the fogging. The water vapor in the air condenses on your windshield. To combat it, here are some quick ways you can defog your windshield so you can get to where you want to go. Defogging Your Windshield on a Cold Day When the weather outside is cold, small water droplets will form on the inside of your windshield and car windows when you turn the heater on. Here are 4 nifty steps former NASA engineer Mark Rober suggests  will clear your windshield up twice as fast as any normal way. 1) Turn Your Heater Up to Max This may sound counter-intuitive considering warmer air in the car is what causes the condensa...

New Features in Windshield Technology in 2019

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Technology has been the driving force behind the automotive industry since the dawn of the industrial revolution. This relationship has crystallized in recent years, as the automotive industry works closely with big tech companies . The result is automobiles with advanced safety features. Looking back on the year, let’s highlight some interesting features in windshield technology. Panoramic Windshields With the launch of the Tesla Model X , we saw a massive change in the driving experience. One of the most notable features of this model was its panoramic windshield. This is an interesting concept that combines the windshield and the sunroof. This makes for an immersive driving experience where the driver and passengers are able to clearly see the road well past the roofline. This feature also allows ample sunlight to enter the vehicle.  Don’t worry, though, the engineers installed solar tinting to keep the car from getting too hot when the sun is directly over...