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McLaren Intensifies Weight Loss Program, Deleting Wipers: Report

McLaren is reportedly pushing the lightweight envelope as far as possible, with plans to dump the humble windscreen wiper from future models. Speaking with The Sunday Times in the UK, McLaren Chief Designer, Frank Stephenson reportedly said the superca


McLaren is reportedly pushing the lightweight envelope as far as possible, with plans to dump the humble windscreen wiper from future models.

Speaking with The Sunday Times in the UK, McLaren Chief Designer, Frank Stephenson reportedly said the supercar-maker was currently developing an alternative system.

Of course, this is nothing new to TMR readers. Stephenson spoke with us back in February and confirmed even then his goal of consigning the wiper to history. 

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Using a ‘force-field’ of high-frequency soundwaves, the proposed system can repel rain, snow and even insects, giving the clearest possible view and eliminating the need for wipers.

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