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Lightweight Glazing
What is Lightweight Glazing?
Reduces weight of windshields, side and backlites by almost 35% when compared to the use of standard glass thicknesses
(ref: 1.2 m2 WSC, 2.7 mm glass thickness vs 3.7 mm glass thickness - PVB not included)
Features and benefits
01
Energy saving
A lighter car means less energy consumption. Mass is the first enemy of energy conservation.
02
Less CO2 emissions
By using thinner glass and reducing weight, CO2 emissions are reduced, and less fuel is used, improving environmental performance.
03
Better EV autonomy
By reducing weight, EV autonomy is increased with less energy, and performance is improved.
04
No impact on glass robustness
Even by reducing the thickness of the glass, resistance to stone impacts is kept, and the mechanical strength is as good as the standard thickness.
05
Thermal comfort
Thinner glass offers the same thermal comfort as standard construction windshields.
Position on vehicle
CASE/MaaS
Environment
Gallery
Technical information
01
Significant weight savings for tempered glass
For side windows and backlites: thicknesses down to 2.85 mm are available, resulting in a weight reduction of 0.8 kg/m² compared to standard glass thickness (3.15 mm).
02
Significant weight savings for laminated glass
For windshields, the use of thinner outer and inner glass sheets leads to a weight reduction of about 4 kg per windshield vs. the standard configuration.
(Ref: 1.2 m2 WS, 2.7 mm glass thickness vs. 3.7 mm glass thickness - PVB not included)
03
No impact on glass durability
For laminated glass, the thickness difference between the outer glass and the inner glass contributes to the resistance to stone impacts. The greater the gap, the better the performance.
04
Lower CO2 emissions
Enables fuel savings and decreases CO2 emissions by reducing weight and using thinner glass (typically 0.1 g of CO2 per saved kilogram and kilometer driven)
05
Thermal comfort
Different glass constructions including specific PVB allow to guarantee the thermal comfort in terms of TE and TL.
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