Vitz Archives – The Green Optimistic green tech news, since 2008 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:11:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 2667534 New Automotive Glass Blocks UV and Infrared Light, Saves AC Energy https://www.greenoptimistic.com/new-automotive-glass-blocks-uv-and-infrared-light-saves-ac-energy-20121211/ https://www.greenoptimistic.com/new-automotive-glass-blocks-uv-and-infrared-light-saves-ac-energy-20121211/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:11:15 +0000 https://www.greenoptimistic.com/?p=29619 A strengthened glass capable of blocking nearly 99% of infrared light for the glass in the doors of automobiles was publically released in early December by Asahi Glass Co Ltd. Asahi based measurements on ISO 9050 standards. The name of the glass, UV Veil Premium Cool On, blocks ultraviolet rays as well as heat. This […]

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