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Re:Tesla has applied for a patent for a new electromagnetic ... by hadlock on Saturday September 14, 2019 @06:11PM (#20974172)
Silicone wipers naturally leave behind a thin silicone film on the glass. Once this film is in place, the water serves as a pretty decent lubricant so long as it's raining.
Re:Tesla has applied for a patent for a new electromagnetic ... by frosted-flakes on Saturday September 14, 2019 @06:18PM (#20974204)
You can test this by putting your wipers on high when the windshield is dry, then spraying washer fluid. The speed will increase dramatically.
Re:Tesla has applied for a patent for a new electromagnetic ... by Scoundreller on Saturday September 14, 2019 @07:58PM (#20974643)
I’ve found that a windshield at a shallow angle and RainX can negate the need for wipers at high speeds.
Re:Tesla has applied for a patent for a new electromagnetic ... by BoorishBears on Saturday September 14, 2019 @11:28PM (#20975396)
It can negate the need for a roof at high speeds, which has saved me on many road trips

(but be careful about driving fast in the rain)

Re:Tesla has applied for a patent for a new electromagnetic ... by mikro2nd on Sunday September 15, 2019 @08:05AM (#20976858)
Much more significant to me is the clear vision it affords when you come up behind a large truck/semi in wet weather. Makes passing at least possible, as opposed to being stuck, unable to pass, in a cloud of dirty water for long stretches of time.
Re:Tesla has applied for a patent for a new electromagnetic ... by LoSboccacc on Sunday September 15, 2019 @06:12AM (#20976465)
i wonder how high pressure air nozzles would fare in this application. have a small reservoir of water dispersant that get nebulised from the nozzle themselves every box and then and just push water around with the nozzles at low speed