stronger and more complex Glass is bigger, Vehicles are increasingly designed to be smarter, safer, bigger, more resilient and more tech adaptive. With additional protective packaging and longer installation times, vehicle glass is becoming costlier and more complex. As cars get smarter, vehicle glass gets smarter too. Vehicles are now computers on wheels. Smarter glass for smarter cars Over 50 million cars equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were shipped in 2016. 1 That number is expected to increase to by 2022. 2 60 million of vehicle glass used in 2019 was equipped with one or more ADAS features. 3 32% Smart glass profile Vehicle trends are moving toward using more glass. Pros of a larger glass surface area include: Modern style and luxury features Improved visibility Increased fuel efficiency Sensors for rain, light or humidity Lane departure warning systems Integration with head-up display (HUD) Hydrophobic, temperature- controlled and other coatings Blind spot monitors safeliteforagents.com 1 allaboutcircuits.com/industry-articles/developing-smarter-safer-cars-adas-automotive-advanced-driver-assistance-ip/ 2 allaboutcircuits.com/industry-articles/developing-smarter-safer-cars-adas-automotive-advanced-driver-assistance-ip/ 3 Safelite Group (docs.google.com/document/d/1aXVOZNNZhezB3rqMjPq-cxizD2wWEsqfW2kAm080vJ8/edit) As glass grows more sophisticated, it's more important than ever to manage: Safelite AutoGlass experts answer the call Advanced production, manufacturing and inventory Advanced windshield repair or replacement Smart systems recalibration Accurate part selection Which ADAS features are impacted by vehicle glass? Benefits of smarter glass Safelite AutoGlass ® has the tools, knowledge and experience to handle expert automotive glass repair and replacement. Safelite ® has a robust understanding of the industry, the largest inventory, the industry's strongest group purchasing power and unparalleled leadership in ADAS recalibration. Complex windshields call for highly skilled automotive glass experts, and we can help.