Why does auto glass have a green tint?
As auto glass technology became more advanced, glass surfaces on vehicles became larger and passive solar heat gain became more of a problem. Clear window glass did little to keep the vehicle’s interior from heating up, so solar glasses were developed to absorb some of the heat-producing light. The first solar glass, Solex® was introduced to the automotive market in 1952. Heat-absorbing green-tint glass soon became the industry standard.
