An SPD sighting at Shanghai. :-)
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April 23, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Chooses Gauzy’s Dual Smart Glass Technology Stack, Combining both SPD & PDLC, Highlighting the Evolution of Automotive Smart Glass Integration by Mercedes-Benz.
Approximately 75% of the Show Cars’ Vehicle Glazing Includes Gauzy’s Dual Smart Glass Stack, Showcasing the Widespread Applications and Benefits of this Technology When Used Throughout a Vehicle.
Solidifies Mercedes-Benz and Gauzy’s Continued Partnership, and Underscores Mercedes-Benz's Commitment to Bring State-of-the-Art Technologies into Innovative Show Cars.
Photo Credit: Mercedes-Benz
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gauzy Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAUZ), a global leader in light and vision control technologies, today announced that its smart glass technologies have been implemented by Mercedes-Benz in approximately 75% of the glazing in the new Vision V show car. The Vision V is a luxurious and elegant chauffeur-driven limousine that redefines comfort, offering a new realm of indulgence and elegance.
The world premiere of the Vision V was on April 22 at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Day in Shanghai. As of today, the Vision V will be displayed at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Show (April 23–May 2, Booth 4A10).
This collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, the inventor of the automobile, re-affirms the strength of the ongoing partnership between the two companies, and Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to integrating smart glass technologies into vehicles. While Mercedes-Benz has utilized SPD (Suspended Particle Device) and PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) technologies separately for over a decade, the Vision V marks the first time Mercedes-Benz selects Gauzy’s dual technology smart glass windows. This configuration combines both SPD & PDLC into a singular glass unit, enabling a wider range of dynamic shading, privacy, comfort and digital environment applications.
Mercedes-Benz was the first OEM to introduce SPD into serial production through its Magic Sky Control panoramic roof with Research Frontiers (NASDAQ: REFR), where Gauzy is a strategic shareholder and the only licensed manufacturer of SPD technology. SPD has since been implemented across five serial production models, including the premium Maybach S-Class and the high-performance SL Roadster. Gauzy’s PDLC technology debuted with Mercedes-Benz in 2016 at the AutoBahn Accelerator Program and has subsequently been showcased in high-profile concept vehicles including the EQ fortwo and the Mercedes-Benz ESF.
Now, for the first time, Mercedes-Benz has chosen Gauzy’s dual technology stack of SPD & PDLC to support the Vision V’s hyper-modern, tech-savvy design. The combined smart glass technology windows allow for seamless transitions between transparent, shaded, and private states in the vehicle’s side and quarter windows, also creating a surface for projection to promote immersive and personalized passenger experiences. This active light control solution mitigates glare and can help reduce cabin temperature and energy consumption, while maintaining clear outward visibility and enhancing the vehicle’s sleek aesthetic. Inside, a segmented PDLC smart partition separates the driver and passenger cabins, offering flexible, adaptive privacy zones that support both individual and shared experiences within the vehicle.
“It is an honor to continue deepening our relationship with Mercedes-Benz, working together to drive innovative applications of smart glass for its discerning customer base," said Eyal Peso, CEO of Gauzy. "The Vision V reflects the broader direction of the automotive industry, showcasing the growing integration of smart glass technologies for passenger cars, especially in EVs, across both interior cabins and vehicle exteriors. As the market rapidly evolves, Gauzy remains committed to providing technologies that enable OEMs to realize their vision for modern, tech-savvy vehicle design that prioritizes both passenger and driver experience.”
This use of Gauzy’s combined SPD and PDLC technologies highlights the strong demand and accelerating adoption of Gauzy’s products by leading OEMs. The Company continues to expand its footprint in the fast-growing automotive smart glass market, projected to reach a total addressable market (TAM) of $25 billion by 2028.
Mercedes-Benz officially unveiled the Vision V at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Day on April 22 and displays the show car at Auto Shanghai 2025.
Official press materials and imagery are available at: globenewswire.com |
