Windshield Wiper De-Icing

Problem: In icy and wet road conditions, windshield wipers often develop little chunks of ice on the blades. This prevents the blades from making even contact with the windshield, and renders them less effective or useless.

Solution: Heated windshield wiper blades, or a heated windshield strip at the base of the window where the wipers rest (perhaps like the small heat strips use in rear defoggers). Also, heat the nozzle that ejects the fluid so it does not get iced.

Disclaimer: This idea was suggested to me by a friend.