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Thermal Engineering: In a fresh technological push to solve the persistent cabin "greenhouse effect" common to modern electric cars, Tesla has been granted a U.S. patent titled "Automotive Perforated Insulated Glass Structure". As shown in the official patent layout in the image above, the innovative architecture replaces the standard single-pane panoramic roof with a sophisticated multi-layer assembly. While a solid exterior glass pane shields the vehicle from the elements, the interior layer is covered in thousands of precisely drilled micro-perforations separated by a tiny, insulated air gap ranging from 0.5 to 6text{ mm}. By integrating this dual-pane canopy directly into the vehicle's HVAC and audio systems, Tesla aims to fundamentally reinvent climate control and acoustic dampening. Graphic: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) / Tesla Inc.
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Tesla Patents Innovative Dual-Layer Perforated Glass Roof with Active HVAC Integration and Acoustic Tuning