Talk about a cool paint job. Nissan has partnered with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative cooling products, to develop an automotive paint that can better dissipate heat. Early test results show that interior temperatures can be reduced by as much as 9 degrees Fahrenheit and exterior surface temperatures can be reduced by nearly 22 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to the new cool paint.

Nissan Is Testing Out One of the World’s Coolest Paint Jobs

The earth is getting hotter, but we’ll be damned if we let that affect our love of sitting in exposed metal boxes with big greenhouse-like windows. We’ll keep cranking the AC as our interiors get hotter and hotter, but now Nissan has a new method to keep you cool: Fancy high-tech paint that claims to reduce temperatures.

Nissan is using a new paint that keeps cars cool

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 Nissan showed Tuesday what it called a “cool paint” to keep people inside vehicles cooler, although the coating is six times thicker, making commercialization still a challenge.The company's announcement Tuesday was timely, coming as Japan was enduring record sweltering temperatures.Nissan Motor Co. tested the paint on vehicles scuttling around Tokyo’s Haneda airport, where there are plenty of unshaded areas that make it a good place to assess the technology.The vehicles with the special paint looked like ordinary cars, but felt much cooler to the touch.The cool paint lowered the cars’ roof-panel temperature by 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit)...

Japan's Nissan is developing 'cool paint' for cars to keep drivers cooler

The white cooling paint was applied to a Nissan NV1000 service van. The airport was a conducive space for testing since the open-air setting could expose the vehicle to a high-temperature environment. Nissan parked two vehicles side-by-side in the sun, with only one of them bearing the paint. While the car manufacturer is still in its testing phase, results, including those from the airport, show that the white cooling paint can reduce the exterior temperature by up to 12 degrees Celsius and the interior temperature by up to 5 degrees Celsius. Nissan says that the paint’s performance is more noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period.

nissan's white cooling paint for cars can reduce cabin temperature and air-conditioning use

Nissan and Mitsubishi aren't in the best shape. Both brands have been struggling to gain or regain market share in the U.S. for some time, and the alliance they're part of has been marked with years of chaos, infighting and uncertainty over the future. But as the industry marches forward...

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Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

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For 2025, the Toyota GR Corolla returns with the turbocharged three-cylinder engine and its stupendous 300 horsepower, but this sport compact car also makes 295 pound-feet of torque, a 22-pound-foot increase that was previously restricted to the 2023 Morizo special edition. A close-ratio eight-speed direct automatic transmission has been added...

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Ford’s strategic pivot towards SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles has significantly transformed its product lineup. Where once a vibrant array of passenger cars held court, now stands a world dominated by high-riding vehicles. A recent digital rendering of a potential 2026 Ford Thunderbird has ignited a nostalgic fervor, offering a tantalizing look into a potential resurgence of the iconic coupe.

2026 Ford Thunderbird Revival: A Digital Rendering Teases a Modern Twist on an Iconic Classic Coupe Amid Ford’s Shift to SUVs and EVs

Nissan launched a teaser campaign for a new large SUV, likely the all-new Patrol. The company will reveal a part of the model every week, until its debut on September 4. The new-generation Patrol will be followed by a closely related Armada for the US market. Nissan is gearing up...

2025 Nissan Patrol Will Debut On September 4

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

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FOX 56 News Chief Medical Contributor Dr. Ryan Stanton discusses why some people are hesitant to get their vaccines.

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Electric drivetrains enjoy many benefits. They are substantially more efficient and reliable thanks to their simpler and more compact design. They do feature more advanced components made from high-cost materials, which contributes to their already high pricing strategy. Another noteworthy benefit of electric drive units is that they are substantially lighter than a conventional ICE. Unfortunately, the weight of an average lithium-ion battery pack results in EVs weighing substantially more than your average ICE sedan.

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Discontinued some time ago, the high-performance Ford Focus RS remains a hot target on the used vehicle market, and more recently, the collector car space as well. In that regard, we’ve seen some nice Ford Focus RS models hit the auction block over the past few months, many of them commanding a premium in the process. That’s certainly likely to be true with this stellar 2016 Ford Focus RS as well, given how few miles it has on the odometer.

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The electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack has 670 horsepower, 627 lb.-ft. of torque, and accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. The Charger Daytona R/T starts at $59,595 and the Scat Pack at $73,190, both qualifying for a $7,500 federal tax credit when leased. Production for the two-door...

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Not that it really needed it, but there is a new super sports car manufacturer on the market. It is called, somewhat cryptically, Nilu27 and the founder Sasha Selipanov is a former designer at Koenigsegg and Bugatti. Now they have presented their first product. The name: NILU. Sympathetically, this car...

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Nissan testing paint technology to lower cabin temps

A new type of paint could lower vehicle cabin temperatures. Lower cabin temperatures could reduce EV energy consumption. The paint might make it to production, but...

Nissan testing paint technology to lower cabin temps

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