12 June 2013

Smartphone glass could be used in cars

The glass used in an estimated 1.5 billion smartphones may soon find a new application in cars, writes Brian Byrne.

The Gorilla Glass produced by Corning is expected to be introduced by at least one high-end carmaker within a year, according to a senior vice president of Corning, Jeffrey Everson.

Use of the lightweight but exceptionally strong glass could significantly cut the weight in a car, and arguably trim a few percentage points off the fuel consumption.

It would also lower the centre of gravity of a vehicle, making it more stable on corners.