Heat in the car: a potentially deadly trap
The extreme temperatures announced in Switzerland this week quickly lead to heat in the car, which can be fatal for humans and animals. The TCS with tips and tricks against the heat in the car.
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TCS tests have shown that, in addition to parking in the shade, the vehicle's paint finish has a major influence on the temperature. The measured temperatures between a white and a black car differ by up to 20 degrees Celsius after one hour of sunlight. Because a black car absorbs more sunlight, it also heats up faster and more strongly.
What other measures can I take?
The test also showed that sun protection films have a positive influence on the measured temperatures in the car. For example, a vehicle that had been parked for an hour in the Sun The temperature measured on the dashboard without sunscreen film was a whopping 77 degrees Celsius; on vehicles with sunscreen film, the temperature was up to 40 degrees lower.
Does it help to have the windows open so that the temperature in the car rises less?
Slightly opened window panes fail to have the hoped-for cooling effect. In the test, only 2 degrees Celsius difference in interior temperature was measured over a period of 30 minutes. When driving, however, completely open windows contribute considerably to the cooling effect within a short time. Cooling of the interior.
At what temperatures does it become dangerous?
Staying in the car becomes dangerous from 40 degrees Celsius. This temperature can be reached after just a few minutes in the sun.
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