We learned more about the “biggest windshield in the automobile industry”

Cthey're getting along ExobotOne is berlin and one is SUV. These are the first proposals for cER electric cars, designed and developed in Saudi Arabia. And there was something left in the retina when we first saw the cars.

With three engines and full traction, cars charge up to 1,111 hp of power and 1,500 Nom of torque, which allows the berlin to take 2.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and reach 250 km/h. The SUV is a little more modest: it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 210 km/h.

Back to the wide windshield, with laminated glass resistant to triple coating radiation. O Minute Auto/Minute News i wanted to know more about what is announced by the new manufacturer as the largest in the world in an automobile. And we asked the communication department some questions.

What can they say about the Exobot windshield?

The Exobots have the largest windshield ever produced in the flobal automobile industry, measuring 2.4 meters in length and with a radical tilt of 15° forward, making it the most inclined windscreen in the class. Serving as a bold affirmation of CER's engineering capabilities and Saudi Arabia's national ambition, glass cover was designed and manufactured in the Kingdom. It is built in ultra-thin laminated glass, incorporating an advanced coating and Triple Silver Coating reflector to manage heat and detachment. In addition, laminated glass is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and there is an additional darkened sunscreen range at the top to reduce the brightness and light entering, minimizing the overall energy transmission.

What were the inspirations?

The glass cover is inspired by the vast desert landscapes of the region and the ancient and elegant architecture of Hegra. It is part of the general exterior design language of the Exobots, which combines machined volumes accurately ahead and behind with elegantly fluid surfaces in the central section, creating a biomechanical aesthetics. The windscreen tilt naturally extends this wedge profile design instead of serving as a separate inspiration.

The reason for this unusual design

Exobot in its SUV version© CER  

Why was this drawing chosen, and why does it have such a pronounced angle?

CER has chosen a 15o radical inclination to give the Exobot an ultra-dynamic wedge profile, which carries a balanced acceleration sensation even when it is stationary, immediately highlighting the vehicle of traditional car designs.

The pronounced angle flows smoothly into the hood as part of the futuristic profile of the vehicle, redefining the aerodynamics of the vehicle while transforming the experience into the passenger compartment. By extending the glass cover forward, the design protects the sun’s occupants and creates an open interior bathed in natural light, offering ample panoramic visibility and a sense of unparalleled space. Inside, this view connects the driver and the passenger to what surrounds them, supporting the philosophy of creating an inner sanctuary in which human comfort and technology exist in perfect harmony.

What advantage does this design offer?

• Improved panoramic vision: Redefines airflow efficiency while giving drivers and passengers broad visibility.
• Thermal protection, reduced solar heat absorption: Reflector coating, Triple Silver Coating, UV-resistant laminated glass and the darkened solar protection range work together with optimized aerodynamic roof air flow to reflect solar heat, minimize brightness, minimize transmission and overall energy and keep the interior cool.
• Refrigeration of the passenger compartment: The windshield works as part of the thermal package designed for peak resilience in the extreme heat of the region. Combined with the Halo Cooling system and the double air conditioning front/back, the passenger compartment temperatures can be reduced from 65oC to 32oC in ten minutes.
• Acoustic comfort: Advanced glass technology provides exceptional acoustic insulation within the passenger compartment.

What challenges did you pose?

Building the largest automotive glass in the world with such a tilted 15o angle was a great engineering milestone. The engineering team has successfully ensured that wide and curved glass coverage provides crystalline visibility without optical distortion while meeting the highest global safety and structural standards.