BMW iX Flow, just one click to change the body color

You can to change the car body color with a simple button? BMW made it possible on the BMW iX Flow concept developed in collaboration with E Ink and shown at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. We already had some; mentioned yesterday when a video was leaked showing this very special news. The manufacturer then explained how this technology works as well as telling various other news; which we will see in the future on his cars. But let's go in order.

CHANGE THE COLOR WHEN YOU WANT If you & egrave; undecided about which color to buy your car, BMW has come up with a really interesting solution. At CES, the manufacturer unveiled the BMW iX Flow which features technology that allows you to change the color of the body in a few moments by pressing a simple button .

However, we should not expect to find this innovative solution available on production cars in a short time. At the moment & egrave; a research project but in the future it is not; said that we will not really have the chance; to change the body color with a click. The German brand explains that the color change & egrave; possible thanks to a coating specially developed for the body.

Through an electrical impulse , the electrophoretic technology brings different color pigments to the surface, making the body take on the desired color. This solution is based, specifically, on the technology developed by E Ink , just the one present in the displays of the very common eReaders. The SUV casing contains millions of microcapsules, with a diameter equivalent to the thickness of a human hair, which contain negatively charged white pigments and positively charged black pigments.

Through stimulation by means of of an electric field & egrave; It is possible to make sure that the white or black pigments collect on the surface of the microcapsule, giving the body the tonalit & agrave; desired.

To obtain this effect on the bodywork of a vehicle & egrave; application of many precisely fitted ePaper segments required. Generative design processes are implemented to ensure that all body parts reflect the characteristic contours of the vehicle and the resulting variations in light and shadow. Generative design algorithms allow for malleability; and flexibility; necessary to adapt the ePaper to the design lines of the vehicle. Laser cutting technologies guarantee high precision in the creation of each section. After applying the various parts and connecting the power supply to stimulate the electric field, the bodywork is heated and sealed to ensure optimal and uniform color reproduction during each change.

BMW therefore takes the concept of personalization to the extreme. Of course, no one has explained how resistant this special paint is to time and bad weather. However, this technology opens up interesting prospects for the future . All that remains is to wait and wait for further developments.

BMW TAKES THE CINEMA IN THE CAR

At CES 2022, BMW introduced digital art to the interior of its cars. The manufacturer also presented the Digital Art Mode that will come on his cars and that is part of My Modes which are described as “ unique moments that enhance the BMW driving experience by creating a synergy between the vehicle's functions and its interior design ''. In other words, depending on the driving situation and the state of mind it is It is possible, through a button, to change the driving and steering control, the lighting and the ambient sound, as well as the sound; the color scheme and graphics of the BMW Curved Display.



To help deliver the best entertainment experience possible, it will be; present the support for Amazon Fire TV which will allow & agrave; enjoy a wide range of content from the most popular apps popular, so you can stream movies and TV episodes, listen to music and watch downloaded programs, all while you & egrave; travelling. BMW announces that for Chinese customers it will be; proposed a specific streaming offer.

The novelty? Xiaomi small and light? Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, on offer today by Bytecno for 285 euros or from Amazon for 329 euros .


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