The pictures are real. BMW introduces a car that changes color in seconds

cOm sure you’ve already thought of a car that can change color in a few seconds, right? Kind of imaginative thinking…no longer. BMW introduced new technology at CES 2022 in Las Vegas that lets you see the iX’s color change in seconds.

Let’s ignore the legal issues, as this technology has not yet been implemented. BMW has ensured that this will be a discussion with the relevant authorities, but the important thing for now is to make this new technology known to the world.

With E Ink, an e-ink, the iX flow goes from all-white to all-black in a matter of seconds.

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Electrophoresis, that’s what it’s called, is based on a technology developed by E Ink, the e-ink we mentioned, while the paint on BMW iX Flow contains millions of microcapsules, with a diameter equal to the thickness of a hair. It can be controlled individually.

Each capsule contains white negatively charged and black positively charged pigments. Depending on the selected composition, stimulation by an electric field leads to the accumulation of white or black pigments on the surface of the microcapsule, which gives the desired color to the car body.

To make this change, simply press the button. Yes, that easy. In the eyes of the user of course. In addition, BMW also ensures that this technology is environmentally friendly. It would be strange if not, given the brand’s recent bet on electric and zero-emissions cars.

“Right now, we’re working on the transition between black and white bodies. We want to show that in future digital experiences [nos automóveis] They will not be limited to screens. “With the BMW iX Flow system, we bring the car body to life,” said Frank Webber, Head of Research and Development at BMW.

Stella Clark, Head of the BMW iX Flow Project, spoke about the durability and durability of this system. scratches? can occur.

“The chassis of the car is not immune to dangers. If the color does not change, the danger will be visible, but it is too risky to prevent the technology from working,” he said.