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01-08-2018, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Direct Heating Defroster This is what I have been hoping for - a direct heating windshield defroster that works quickly and uses very little energy. New silver-based window defroster coming from VW It also blocks infrared heat, so the car will be cooler in the summer, as well. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/

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It's not new.
Fighter air craft have been using something like this for at least 35 to 40 years.

Civilian aircraft have been using it for quite a long time too.

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