Research Frontiers, Gauzy and Mercedes-Benz Debut SPD-SmartGlass in Innovative Dual Smart Glass configuration at Auto Shanghai 2025 in Mercedes Vision V’s Dynamic Luxury Van
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) announced that its SPD-SmartGlass technology is featured in the new Mercedes-Benz Vision V show car at Auto Shanghai 2025. The vehicle incorporates smart glass technology across 75% of its glazing area, using SPD film manufactured by Gauzy .
The Vision V debuts the first automotive dual smart glass stack combining SPD and PDLC technologies, enabling seamless transitions between transparent, shaded, and private states. Key benefits include:
- Cabin temperature reduction up to 18°F (10°C)
- Instant response to light/heat conditions
- Extended vehicle range up to 5.5%
- CO2 emissions reduction up to 4g/km
- Enhanced interior space without mechanical sunshades
Mercedes-Benz, the first automaker to use SPD-SmartGlass in serial production, has implemented this technology across multiple models, including Mercedes-Maybach and S-Class. The technology has also been adopted by Cadillac, Ferrari, McLaren, and various aerospace and architectural applications.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) ha annunciato che la sua tecnologia SPD-SmartGlass è presente nella nuova show car Mercedes-Benz Vision V presentata all'Auto Shanghai 2025. Il veicolo integra la tecnologia smart glass su ben il 75% della superficie vetrata, utilizzando pellicola SPD prodotta da Gauzy.
La Vision V debutta con il primo doppio strato di vetro intelligente per auto che combina le tecnologie SPD e PDLC, permettendo transizioni fluide tra stati trasparenti, oscurati e privati. I principali vantaggi includono:
- Riduzione della temperatura interna fino a 10°C (18°F)
- Risposta istantanea alle condizioni di luce e calore
- Aumento dell'autonomia del veicolo fino al 5,5%
- Riduzione delle emissioni di CO2 fino a 4 g/km
- Spazio interno migliorato senza necessità di tendine meccaniche
Mercedes-Benz, primo costruttore ad adottare SPD-SmartGlass in produzione di serie, ha implementato questa tecnologia in diversi modelli, inclusi Mercedes-Maybach e Classe S. La tecnologia è stata inoltre adottata da Cadillac, Ferrari, McLaren e in vari settori aerospaziali e architettonici.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) anunció que su tecnología SPD-SmartGlass está presente en el nuevo coche conceptual Mercedes-Benz Vision V en Auto Shanghai 2025. El vehículo incorpora tecnología de vidrio inteligente en el 75% de su superficie acristalada, utilizando película SPD fabricada por Gauzy.
El Vision V presenta la primera combinación automotriz de doble capa de vidrio inteligente que une las tecnologías SPD y PDLC, permitiendo transiciones fluidas entre estados transparentes, oscurecidos y privados. Los beneficios clave incluyen:
- Reducción de la temperatura en la cabina hasta 10°C (18°F)
- Respuesta instantánea a condiciones de luz y calor
- Incremento de la autonomía del vehículo hasta un 5,5%
- Reducción de emisiones de CO2 hasta 4 g/km
- Mayor espacio interior sin necesidad de parasoles mecánicos
Mercedes-Benz, el primer fabricante en usar SPD-SmartGlass en producción en serie, ha implementado esta tecnología en varios modelos, incluyendo Mercedes-Maybach y Clase S. La tecnología también ha sido adoptada por Cadillac, Ferrari, McLaren y en diversas aplicaciones aeroespaciales y arquitectónicas.
Research Frontiers(나스닥: REFR)는 자사의 SPD-SmartGlass 기술이 2025년 상하이 모터쇼에서 공개된 새로운 메르세데스-벤츠 Vision V 쇼카에 적용되었다고 발표했습니다. 이 차량은 전체 유리 면적의 75%에 스마트 글라스 기술을 적용했으며, Gauzy가 제조한 SPD 필름을 사용했습니다.
Vision V는 SPD와 PDLC 기술을 결합한 최초의 자동차용 듀얼 스마트 글라스 스택을 선보이며, 투명, 차광, 프라이버시 상태 간 원활한 전환을 가능하게 합니다. 주요 이점은 다음과 같습니다:
- 실내 온도 최대 10°C(18°F) 감소
- 빛과 열 조건에 즉각 반응
- 차량 주행 거리 최대 5.5% 증가
- 이산화탄소 배출량 최대 4g/km 감소
- 기계식 선쉐이드 없이 향상된 실내 공간
메르세데스-벤츠는 SPD-SmartGlass를 양산 차량에 최초로 적용한 자동차 제조사로, 메르세데스-마이바흐와 S-클래스 등 여러 모델에 이 기술을 도입했습니다. 이 기술은 캐딜락, 페라리, 맥라렌과 다양한 항공우주 및 건축 분야에도 채택되었습니다.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq : REFR) a annoncé que sa technologie SPD-SmartGlass est intégrée dans la nouvelle voiture concept Mercedes-Benz Vision V présentée à Auto Shanghai 2025. Le véhicule utilise la technologie de verre intelligent sur 75 % de sa surface vitrée, avec un film SPD fabriqué par Gauzy.
La Vision V inaugure la première superposition de verre intelligent automobile combinant les technologies SPD et PDLC, permettant des transitions fluides entre états transparent, teinté et privé. Les avantages clés incluent :
- Réduction de la température intérieure jusqu'à 10°C (18°F)
- Réponse instantanée aux conditions de lumière et de chaleur
- Extension de l’autonomie du véhicule jusqu’à 5,5 %
- Réduction des émissions de CO2 jusqu’à 4 g/km
- Optimisation de l’espace intérieur sans pare-soleils mécaniques
Mercedes-Benz, premier constructeur à utiliser SPD-SmartGlass en production de série, a intégré cette technologie dans plusieurs modèles, notamment Mercedes-Maybach et Classe S. Cette technologie a également été adoptée par Cadillac, Ferrari, McLaren ainsi que dans diverses applications aérospatiales et architecturales.
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) gab bekannt, dass seine SPD-SmartGlass-Technologie im neuen Showcar Mercedes-Benz Vision V auf der Auto Shanghai 2025 zum Einsatz kommt. Das Fahrzeug nutzt intelligente Glastechnologie auf 75 % der Verglasungsfläche mit einer SPD-Folie, die von Gauzy hergestellt wird.
Der Vision V präsentiert den ersten automobilen doppelten Smartglass-Stack, der SPD- und PDLC-Technologien kombiniert und nahtlose Übergänge zwischen transparenten, getönten und privaten Zuständen ermöglicht. Wichtige Vorteile sind:
- Reduzierung der Kabinentemperatur um bis zu 10 °C (18 °F)
- Sofortige Reaktion auf Licht- und Wärmebedingungen
- Erhöhte Fahrzeugreichweite um bis zu 5,5 %
- Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen um bis zu 4 g/km
- Verbesserter Innenraum ohne mechanische Sonnenschutzvorrichtungen
Mercedes-Benz, der erste Automobilhersteller, der SPD-SmartGlass in der Serienproduktion einsetzt, hat diese Technologie in mehreren Modellen implementiert, darunter Mercedes-Maybach und die S-Klasse. Die Technologie wird auch von Cadillac, Ferrari, McLaren sowie in verschiedenen Luftfahrt- und Architekturprojekten verwendet.
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WOODBURY, NY, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), the inventor and licensor of SPD-SmartGlass technology, announced today that its patented SPD (Suspended Particle Device) technology is featured in the new Mercedes-Benz Vision V show car, unveiled yesterday at Auto Shanghai 2025.
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This milestone highlights the continued and growing use of SPD-SmartGlass technology across the automotive industry to meet the rising demand for comfort, energy efficiency, privacy, and personalization.
Mercedes-Benz was the first automaker to introduce SPD-SmartGlass into serial production with its MAGIC SKY CONTROL panoramic roofs, initially featured in the SLK and SL Roadster models. Since then, SPD-SmartGlass has been incorporated into multiple Mercedes production models, including the prestigious Mercedes-Maybach and S-Class, helping redefine the luxury driving experience by providing instant, tunable shading that significantly reduces unwanted cabin heat and glare.
Proven benefits of SPD-SmartGlass technology include:
- Significant cabin temperature reduction: SPD-SmartGlass can lower cabin temperatures by up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) compared to conventional glass, reducing reliance on air conditioning systems and enabling AC compressors to be up to
40% smaller. - Instant response: Unlike traditional electrochromic technologies, SPD-SmartGlass allows for virtually instantaneous adjustment to changing light and heat conditions.
- More usable cabin space: By eliminating the need for bulky mechanical sunshades, SPD-SmartGlass provides more headroom, additional interior space, and greater design flexibility for vehicle interiors.
- Energy savings and sustainability: SPD-SmartGlass reduces air conditioning loads, helps extend the driving range of internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles by up to
5.5% , and can reduce CO2 emissions in vehicles by up to 4 grams/kilometer. - Personalized passenger experiences: Adjustable transparency allows passengers to dynamically control their environment for comfort, privacy, and immersive digital content integration.
Beyond Mercedes-Benz, SPD-SmartGlass has been adopted in production vehicles by other leading automotive brands such as Cadillac, Ferrari and McLaren. SPD technology is also integrated into various Airbus, Boeing and other aircraft, luxury yachts, high-speed and luxury trains, and architectural projects, demonstrating its versatility and superiority over competing light-control technologies.
The Mercedes-Benz Vision V show car marks the first use of Gauzy’s dual smart glass stack combining SPD and PDLC technologies into a single glass unit for the automotive industry. This innovation delivers seamless transitions between transparent, shaded, and private states across side and quarter windows, while also creating projection surfaces for digital content and flexible, adaptive privacy zones within the vehicle.
“The Mercedes-Benz Vision V is a brilliant and elegant showcase of how SPD-SmartGlass technology continues to define the future of luxury mobility,” said Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO of Research Frontiers. “We are proud that Mercedes-Benz, one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands, continues to rely on SPD-SmartGlass to deliver unparalleled passenger comfort, energy efficiency, and next-generation experiences. As the automotive industry accelerates toward electric, connected, autonomous, and personalized mobility, SPD-SmartGlass stands at the forefront of that transformation. Gauzy’s leadership and innovation in the field of advanced material science, and its global production expansion, are fueling this transformation by bringing new products and capabilities to customers such as Mercedes-Benz."
Research Frontiers congratulates Mercedes-Benz and Gauzy on the unveiling of the Vision V and looks forward to continuing to support the growing adoption of SPD-SmartGlass technology worldwide.
About Research Frontiers
Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) is a publicly traded technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology which allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has licensed its smart glass technology to numerous companies that include well known chemical, material science and glass companies. Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes, offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please visit our website at www.SmartGlass.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results, especially those reliant on activities by third parties, could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. “SPD-Smart” and “SPD-SmartGlass” are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc. “Magic Sky Control” and model designations are trademarks of Mercedes-Benz.
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