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Lexus S-Flow air conditioning system
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Lexus' new air conditioning technology regulates air flow according to the number of seats occupied in the car
Luxury car brand Lexus has won the Production Vehicle Interior Innovation Award at the Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart for their new S-Flow air conditioning technology that uses much less power than conventional systems while creating a purified environment for occupants.
The new system made its debut in the flagship ‘Premier’ variant of the Lexus GS 450h full hybrid saloon. While it is only available currently on one model, the award recognises the fact that this is a technology which can easily be incorporated into future models.
The S-flow air conditioning technology uses sensors on the seats to detect if it is occupied or not when the S-Flow button is switched on. No air is sent to the air vents directed towards the empty seats to cut down energy consumption.
The S-Flow system also measures the ambient temperature both outside and inside the vehicle to determine the optimum level of air-conditioning required and also calculate the target volume airflow for each seat. The system initially works to bring the entire cabin’s temperature to a set temperature. Once this is achieved, the system focuses on only on heating or cooling the seats that are occupied.
The S-Flow system also has a new feature called ‘nanoe technology’. What nanoe technology does is release nanoe particles (negatively charged ions wrapped in water molecules) through the driver’s dashboard air vent. The nanoe ions eliminate odours by attaching themselves to airborne particles and molecules.
The nanoe air purifying technology automatically comes on when the air conditioning system is turned on.
The nanoe particles also deodorise the seats and roof lining to create a cleaner cabin atmosphere. Also, nanoe particles have a moisture content of about 1000 times that of conventional ions and have a moisturising effect on human skin and hair.
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