How to keep your car from getting butt-burningly hot this summer
Plus, cool it off quickly when you're ready to hit the road.
By Whitson Gordon June 8, 2018
After sitting in the blazing sun, that steering wheel feels painfully hot.
It’s a balmy 75 degrees outside, but as soon as you open the door of your parked car, an oppressive cloud of heat envelops you. Here’s how to keep your vehicle from getting so hot—even when you can’t find a shady parking spot—and how to cool it off as quickly as possible before you hop in.
Why your car is so stinking hot
On a sunny day, your car will always be hotter than the outside temperature thanks to the greenhouse effect: The sunlight’s visible, short wavelengths can easily pass through glass windows, but once your car’s surfaces—think dashboard, seats, and carpet—absorb that light, the story changes.
https://www.popsci.com/keep-car-coolHow to keep your car from getting butt-burningly hot this summer
