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Not only can car washes be time-consuming and/or expensive, they are a short-term solution. Engineers at Nissan are using 'super-hydrophobic' and 'oleophobic' nanotechnology paint finish called Ultra-Ever Dry that can repel water and oils, as well as dirt, dust, mud and grit on the new Nissan Note. It works by creating a thin air shield above the surface that makes rain, road spray, frost, sleet and standing water roll off without tainting the surface at all. Nissan has no plans of making the special paint standard on factory models but will consider offering the self-cleaning paint as an aftermarket option. Nissan will now determine if the material is durable for long-term use on vehicles and for the different weather conditions around the globe. Nissan has plans to test the technology this summer in Europe, using researchers based in its England technical facility using a Versa Note for testing.
How many times do you roll that dripping, glistening car out of the car wash parking lot only to hit a muddy puddle or rainstorm within the first day or two?
(Score: 1) by shah on Monday April 28 2014, @07:48AM
Estonia, especially it's capital Tallinn, has probably the worst roads in EU. You can not find so much dust (mud) and potholes anywhere else. Even in a city with a war going on.
On top of that, weather is absolute crap. Put all that together with lowest average income in EU, high taxes (not for corporations) and corrupt politicians - you get a perfect testing ground for on- and off-road vehicles.
Seriously, roads in Tallinn are the worst I have ever seen - deep and sharp edged pothole after pothole.
When it rains, this nasty dust you see everywhere, turn in to a really sticky mud. It's a perfect mix of salt (from winter), sand- and asphalt dust and who knows what else.
If your pointy haired boss likes hookers, tell him that russian whores supposed to be are really cheap in Tallinn, Estonia.
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Monday April 28 2014, @12:47PM
Patience, my dear friend. You see... your administration has found the cheapest way to reduce the number of potholes... may take a while but, in the end, you'll finish with a single pothole. One only needs to let them join.
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