last year PPG released its Sungate EP automotive glass windshield, which
the company claims significantly reduces the transmission of solar energy,
keeping the interior cool and improving fuel economy. The new
technology employs a glazing process built into the glass of the Sungate
windshields, which reduces front seat temperatures 27° F and air-breath
temperatures 16° F.- Window tinting: Window tinting is very effective in lowering interior
temperatures; however, there are different rules regulating window tinting
for every state. Some states prohibit tinting of the front windows so police
officers can see into a vehicle during a traffic stop. Other states allow
tinting, but the degree of tinting is defined, which varies from state to state.
So before having your vehicle’s windows tinted, check with your state
DMV to make sure you don’t break any laws.
For those of you in the market for a car:
Choose cloth interiors, rather than leather. Leather tends to absorb
heat, and it gets much hotter in the summertime. (It’s also gets colder in
winter.)
Opt for air-conditioned seats, if you’re buying a luxury car. Small
refrigeration units are built into the seats. When activated, they circulate
cooled air up through the seat keeping your underside quite cool,
dehumidified, and downright comfortable.