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Monday, February 18, 2008
LED Adds 'Cool Factor' in Car Design - Light Emitting Diodes Have Bright Future
Glowing appeal: In car design, energy use, LEDs add 'cool factor'
February 18, 2008
Bright little lights, known as Light Emitting Diodes, are changing the face of autos, inside and out, designers and engineers say.
Once a beacon for the plush interiors of Lexus, Mercedes and Cadillac, LEDs have made their way into daily drivers such as the Ford Focus and Chevy Malibu, and certainly will make their way into more. Interior and exterior designers love the little light bulbs and are finding new ways to use them.
Recent advances in LED technology and continued price drops mean LEDs will play a more important role in future designs. Consumers will reap the benefits, finding more extravagant light shows inside future vehicles and flashier exteriors as the luxury lighting source goes mainstream.
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February 18, 2008
Bright little lights, known as Light Emitting Diodes, are changing the face of autos, inside and out, designers and engineers say.
Once a beacon for the plush interiors of Lexus, Mercedes and Cadillac, LEDs have made their way into daily drivers such as the Ford Focus and Chevy Malibu, and certainly will make their way into more. Interior and exterior designers love the little light bulbs and are finding new ways to use them.
Recent advances in LED technology and continued price drops mean LEDs will play a more important role in future designs. Consumers will reap the benefits, finding more extravagant light shows inside future vehicles and flashier exteriors as the luxury lighting source goes mainstream.
Full story here
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Labels: Design-Engineering, Electronics-Communications-Engineering
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