How do the microcapsules get to the surface of the car? For this purpose, ePaper foils are precisely cut, which are then applied to the body. After applying the film segments and connecting to the power supply, the entire body is heated and sealed in order to ensure a uniform color rendering on the entire body with every switching process. “In the future, digital experiences will not only take place on displays. With the iX Flow we bring the body to life, ”explains BMW head of development Weber.
The show car can switch from black to white, but other colors are also conceivable, explains the project manager, Stella Clarke. The technology is intended to open up completely new possibilities for changing the appearance of the car, and Stella Clarke sees other “messages”: The vehicle, like fashion or status ads on social media channels, becomes an ambassador for different moods and situations of everyday life. ”And otherwise you can take advantage of the switch from black to white, for example to reduce the heat in a black car parked in the sun by simply changing it to white. In contrast, a dark vehicle absorbs more heat from sunlight at cooler temperatures.
