When Tesla released their first electric container tractor Semi, many people focused on distance, speed, etc. However, one of the advantages of the new car is that relatively few people mention it. Tesla's R&D team In addition to developing the mechanical structure of the electric vehicle, or the autopilot function, it is also working in some subtle areas. The windshield is one of them.
Not only electric vehicles Tesla also developed strengthened windshield
Tesla described the windshield used by the Semi container tractor as Armor Glass, which is considered to be one of the important protection measures for container tractors. Rosie Mottsmith, who is involved in the development of Armor Glass, is a physicist. During the development of the Semi, the team constantly throws or hits the windshield with various hard objects such as stones, tires, metal drags, etc. to ensure that their intentionally developed reinforced glass is sufficient to withstand shocks.
Not only electric vehicles Tesla also developed strengthened windshield
Mottsmith said that after getting along with many truck drivers, she discovered that apart from being drivers, engineers and mechanics, when there were any problems on the lorry, they needed to repair themselves. She thought that the real engineer was not to improve the product but to improve it. Try to understand how the product is used by the user. The biggest reason for research and development of Armor Glass is to reduce the chance of damage to the windshield. Because the driver has accidentally damaged the windshield during the journey, he needs to stop and wait for the professional garage maintenance and replacement. This wastes valuable shipping time.
