Snow covered head lights on EV's

[No_Remorse]

Just saw this article on snow-covered lights on EV's and how Rivian potentially solved it:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivia...e-of-electric-truck-owners-biggest-complaints

Since Rivian and Scout have a "relationship" from an internal tech perspective, wondering if they may borrow some other tech like this for the Scout? Either way it would be good if snow-covered lights were solved for since I'd like to take the Traveler everywhere!

 

[maynard]

Good idea/patent from Rivian... Even if they can't borrow it - they could certainly license it.

 

[NukeDukem]

Surprised this has taken this long. I remember spending 15-20 minutes in the freezing rain chipping ice off the headlights and brake lights.

 

[Scout345]

I'm not sure why a heated headlight washer spray wouldn't achieve the same thing and more, especially actual cleaning; plus still have the ability to cut through accumulated ice and snow.
A million cars have them, required on most cars in Europe, basically just need a more powerful washer motor and some tubing and nozzles. Could be a separate switch or linked to windshield wipers.

 

[maynard]

I'm not sure why a heated headlight washer spray wouldn't achieve the same thing and more, especially actual cleaning; plus still have the ability to cut through accumulated ice and snow.
A million cars have them, required on most cars in Europe, basically just need a more powerful washer motor and some tubing and nozzles. Could be a separate switch or linked to windshield wipers.

You're right - Mercedes has done this for a long time...

 

[gimesnow]

I'm not sure why a heated headlight washer spray wouldn't achieve the same thing and more, especially actual cleaning; plus still have the ability to cut through accumulated ice and snow.
A million cars have them, required on most cars in Europe, basically just need a more powerful washer motor and some tubing and nozzles. Could be a separate switch or linked to windshield wipers.

Unfortunately where I'm at, I'd be using an awful lot of fluid on the occasions I've had issues with snow on LED headlights.
When the temperature is within a few degrees of 32° Fahrenheit, heavy snowfall can be wet and sticky and builds up quickly.
Thankfully, that only happens a few times a year for me. When it does, I sometimes have to stop every 5-10 miles to wipe the snow off.
When temps are warmer the snow melts, and when colder the snow is "dry" and doesn't stick.
I've considered buying heated LED headlights, but heated factory OEM LEDs would be really great in my opinion.

 

[Scout345]

Maybe we need headlight wipers too. Although I don’t think any vehicle still has them.