Is it possible to change the color of the car at the touch of a button without the need for the traditional paint process?
According to Arab Net, this has become a feature that BMW is developing with the help of E Ink technology, and the German automaker has brought a color-changing prototype to the CES 2022 Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Dubbed the iX Flow, this electric prototype SUV uses E Ink's electric technology to instantly change its exterior color.
How does the form work?
The iX has a special case that generates different color pigments on the surface through electrical stimulation. The effect of changing the color can go from front to back, from side to side, in stripes, spots, etc. And the e-ink sleeve allows for this adjustment, according to what was published by the specialized Road Show website.
E Ink implementation has two main benefits. First, it opens the door to a whole new world of customization, allowing car owners to change the color and design of their cars based on mood, scenario, or other motivation.
The car becomes an expression of different moods and circumstances in everyday life, said Stella Clark, iX Flow project manager.
Another benefit is greater efficiency. On hot, sunny days, white cars stay cooler than black cars, because they reflect more sunlight. Similarly, on cold days, darker exterior colors help the car absorb more sunlight, and therefore more heat.
BMW says this could reduce the amount of heating or cooling needed to adjust the vehicle's temperature on hot or cold days, improving overall operating efficiency even if The difference is slight.
