# Silver-Infused Windshields This Volkswagen Windshield Warms Up to Prevent Visibility Issues By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-windshield References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/volkswagen-climate-windscreen/47569/) & [volkswagen-media-services](https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/en/detailpage/-/detail/Perfect-visibility-with-no-heating-wires--the-climate-windscreen-from-Volkswagen/view/4487024/7a5bbec13158edd433c6630f5ac445da?p_p_auth=OZU0mmDK) A frosted car windshield is a common occurrence in the wintertime, so this new design from [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-3-ev) is intended to be a solution to effectively prevent it from happening. The new windshield incorporates a electrically conductive silver that is sandwiched between the various layers of glass. This allows it to quickly heat up and aid in the defrosting of the windshield to maintain good visibility during the entire drive. The new car windshield from Volkswagen is also purported to reflect about 60% of the infrared light that shines through to help keep the interior cooler in the summer months. The windshield is set to be introduced as an extra option on the Golf, Golf Sportsvan, Tiguan, Sharan, Passat and Passat Variant models from the brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Conductive Windshield Technology:** The integration of electrically conductive materials within windshields presents opportunities for improved defrosting and enhanced visibility in cold weather conditions. - **Infrared Reflective Windshields:** The use of windshields with infrared reflective properties can help regulate interior temperature, providing a more comfortable driving experience during hot summer months. - **Enhanced Automotive Glass:** Advancements in automotive glass, such as the incorporation of silver-infused layers, open doors for innovative solutions to address visibility and thermal control challenges in vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automobile manufacturers can explore the integration of conductive windshields and infrared reflective properties to enhance driving safety and comfort. - **Glass Manufacturing:** Glass manufacturers can take advantage of the growing demand for technologically advanced windshields by developing and producing silver-infused glass for automotive applications. - **Climate Control:** Companies specializing in climate control technologies can collaborate with automakers to develop innovative solutions for defrosting windshields and regulating interior temperature through the use of conductive materials and infrared reflection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Fogging Nano-Thin Gold Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eth-zurich.md) - [Thermoregulating Car Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cloak.md) - [Self-Cleaning Touchscreen Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-system.md) - [Windshield Protection Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windshield-protection.md) - [Aftermarket Windshield Wipers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geckowiper.md) - [Whole-Vehicle Black Electrochromic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-dimming-technology.md) - [Invisible Vehicle Antennas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-antenna.md) - [Luminated Transparent Custom Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-3-ev.md) - [Recycled Glass Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-etron.md)