Motoring Discussion > Not Listed - Polestar
Thread Author: carmalade Replies: 4
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New Mon 11 May 26 08:30 
 Not Listed - Polestar - carmalade
Following one of these yesterday, as it’s got no rear glass , looks like a van conversion. Can’t see the advantage of this idea .
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New Mon 11 May 26 10:52 
 Not Listed - Polestar - mcb100
The thinking behind it is that the structural beam the runs across the rear of the roof/top of the back window can restrict rear headroom.
So move it rearward, behind rear passengers’ heads. Which is where the rear window would be, and use a camera and monitor where the interior mirror lives.
Rear passengers also gain full use of the sunroof, as the glass roof finishes behind them.
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New Mon 11 May 26 11:14 
 Not Listed - Polestar - Terry
Taken to a logical and somewhat bizarre conclusion all windows and glass could be replaced by cameras and screens.

Most windows remain firmly shut with climate control in use. Cars could be lighter and more economical if all glass replaced by steel or even simple acrylic panels.
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New Mon 11 May 26 11:22 
 Not Listed - Polestar - Bobby
jeez that gives me the fear!
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New Mon 11 May 26 14:53 
 Not Listed - Polestar - bathtub tom
>> Taken to a logical and somewhat bizarre conclusion all windows and glass could be replaced
>> by cameras and screens.

Look closely at any modern, large lorry. No big, rearview mirrors, just tiny cameras.
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