Self-Dimming Mirrors on the Horizon for Big Rigs
For years, some automobile and light truck drivers have enjoyed the luxury of automatic self-dimming rearview mirrors to reduce the blinding glare from headlights at night.
“Electrochromics,” the most common technology used for the self-dimming mirrors now on the market, has not been commercially viable for large trucks. It is expensive, does not work as well on the larger truck mirrors and would not hold up to the rigors of the commercial truck environment.
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It sounds like something truck drivers could use: A rearview mirror that helps the driver’s night vision, reduces eye fatigue and improves safety. But such a device hasn’t reached trucks yet.
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However, another technology may offer some promise of bringing the convenience into the cab.
