McLaren Wants the 2015 P13 to be Wiper-Free
British engineers at McLaren are working hard on a new technological approach to replace the need for windshield wipers.
Frank Stephenson, the chief designer of the brand, confirmed the initiative in an interview he gave to the Sunday Times of London.
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To accomplish this, an ultrasonic transducer that converts electricity into high-intensity sound waves which are then directed towards the windshield. Ultrasound waves used in this fashion are able to automatically remove dirt, water and even insects from the glass. Without wiper blades, it would result in better aerodynamics and better fuel economy. The technology has been used in some military applications such as fighter jets.
The 2015 McLaren P13 is currently the first model to potentially take advantage of such a system. The P13 will be officially unveiled in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show.
