Evolution of automobile glass, beyond skylights to 'intelligent discoloration glass'

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Automobile glass is evolving into an intelligent terminal beyond simple skylights. Recently, XPENG and automobile glass maker Puyao Group officially announced the mass production of AI dimming privacy glass, announcing the technology of the intelligent automobile market.

The newly developed "AI Dimming Glass" is based on LC dye liquid crystal technology, an aircraft technology, and AI automatically adjusts transparency by analyzing the amount of light and driving scenarios in real time. It is characterized by actively responding to rapid environmental changes such as tunnel entry and night driving through a high-speed response speed of 0.16 seconds. In particular, it supports continuous contrast control from 0% to 65% rather than a simple black-and-white binary transition method, and also provides 3 to 5 decibels better sound insulation than tempered glass of the same thickness.

The industry sees this 'glass competition' as a result of changes in the design of electric vehicles and demands for differentiation of smart cabins. This is because heat blocking, privacy protection, and noise reduction performance have become key indicators of brand competitiveness as panoramic sunroof adoption rates surge and glass occupies a significant portion of vehicle area.

Currently, Xpeng is showing the most unrivaled pace of introduction in this sector, and major manufacturers such as Xiaomi, AITO, and ZEEKR are also predicting their introduction. The market size is also expected to expand gradually, and it is expected to grow to about KRW 8 trillion by 2030. China is expected to set national standards soon, especially in this sector, which is expected to speed up its popularization considerably.

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