Corning® Gorilla Glass for Automotive Exteriors

Tougher, lighter, and clearer Gorilla Glass hybrid laminates provide impressive benefits to vehicles and drivers alike. For starters, Gorilla Glass hybrid windshields are more durable than conventional windshields as they can better withstand sharp and blunt stone impacts, helping to prevent breakage and damage. This decrease in damage can help reduce the need for windshield repairs and replacements. Being much lighter in weight, Gorilla Glass hybrid laminates can help contribute to better vehicle performance through improved handling and fuel economy. And better optical clarity enables larger viewing area for next-generation head-up displays.

Look around. Newer vehicle designs are transitioning to larger sunroofs and nearly all-glass roofs. Sunroofs and moonroofs have traditionally been monoliths, or one piece of glass, to reduce costs. But as sunroofs trend toward larger, panoramic glass roofs with integrated technologies, laminates will be required for added safety and durability. In addition to providing the obvious aesthetic appeal of larger glass roofs, these lightweight hybrid laminates can lower the vehicle’s center of gravity. For drivers, this can improve the performance and handling of the vehicle, while added durability can protect expensive technologies like touch capabilities and switchable glass.

Everything that makes Gorilla Glass hybrid laminates ideal for windshields and roofs certainly applies to rear and side windows. But there’s even more to appreciate with better acoustics, interior climate control, and defrost capabilities compared to standard monolithic rear and side windows. Plus, with lighter-weight Gorilla Glass hybrid laminates in the side windows, automakers can employ lighter-weight power window mechanisms.