Porsche has filed a new patent for a technology that involves hidden racing stripes using a film material described as electronic paper or paramagnetic coating. This material can change color when an electric voltage is applied, allowing the stripes to either change color based on the vehicle’s drive mode, such as green for eco and red for sport, or completely disappear.
The patent outlines various potential applications for this technology, including the use of the film for stripes behind the rear wheels and on the rear diffuser. Additionally, it suggests that the technology could be used on electric vehicles to display the car’s charge status directly on the exterior, offering a dynamic and customizable aesthetic.
While the technology is innovative, it is not entirely novel, as automakers already utilize electrochromic glass that can alter its opacity with an electrical current. Porsche’s patent represents an advancement of this existing technology, providing new possibilities for vehicle customization and functionality.
