New Audi A8 Lights Road with LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors
Source/Type:  LIGHTimes Online - News - Staff reports

Author: LIGHTimes News Staff

January 21, 2010... The new version of the Audi A8 sports LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors (Osram). The LEDs are responsible for the dipped and full beams as well as for other specific lighting functions. Osram points out that the LEDs are highly efficient and have a long-life, which exceeds that of the vehicle. Plus, they reportedly emit light similar to daylight, which the company says improve motorists’ safety. According to Osram, the light emitted from the LEDs illuminates the road surface with perfect definition, without glare, and it enhances perceptions of contrast. Osram says that the LEDs make replacement virtually unnecessary, and their improved efficiency is ultimately reflected in the gas mileage and the car's CO2 emissions.

As with other current Audi models, the A8 features LED daytime running lights installed in the headlamps. In the new high-end A8 Osram LEDs now take on further lighting functions in the headlamps in addition to dipped and full beams are based on the energy-saving LEDs from the Ostar headlamp product platform. The motorway beams, cornering lights and all-weather lights are handled by LEDs. Osram notes that the individual light sources visible in the headlamps distinguish the Audi noticeably from other automobiles at night. Osram Opto Semiconductors News Release

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