In addition to the M60 sports version, the Casa dell’Elica presented at CES 2022 the BMW iX Flow prototype with E-Ink technology and body that changes color instantly.
Among the most important brands that attended the CES 2022 stage , an exceptional place was certainly occupied by BMW with its iX electric SUV: in addition to the sporty M60 version , in fact, the Casa dell’Elica also made its debut a very interesting prototype capable of changing the tone of its bodywork practically instantly, at the push of a button.
BMW iX Flow Features
His name? BMW iX Flow , with electrophoretic technology developed in collaboration with E-Ink : this consists of a special coating applied on the car panels very similar to that of eBook displays, composed of millions of micro-capsules that contain capable black and white pigments to change their color if crossed by a current at a voltage of 12-18 Volts.
The effect obtained is truly impressive and will be functional in the future to adapt the car to the external climatic conditions : on very sunny days, for example, the BMW iX Flow color can be set to light, while in cloudy ones it can change to gray. and on black, thereby optimizing the temperature inside the passenger compartment and the energy consumption resulting from the use of the air conditioner.
In the case of the iX in particular, moreover, the electrophoretic technology can also be applied to highlight the “state of health” of the vehicle in terms of residual autonomy of the battery pack, to be detected through different colors based on the available charge level.
In any case, according to project manager Stella Clarke, this system will arrive on production cars in no less than ten years and with more “lively” shades than the classic ones in white, gray and black (with related shades).