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Automotive Lighting System

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The Automotive Lighting System is an inseparable part of a vehicle, which plays an important and significant role in ensuring safety, visibility and its class. In this article we will dive into the various components, types and advancements in automotive lighting systems. Automotive lighting serves two purposes, one is to light the way ahead for the driver and the second is to make your vehicle visible to other road users.   Automotive lighting devices : Headlights : These are the most important component of any automotive lighting system. They are the fundamental source of light for the road ahead. Different types of headlights are- Halogen Bulbs: traditional and cost effective, produces a warm, yellowish light. Xenon Bulbs: Emit a bright white light and are energy efficient. LED Bulbs: highly efficient, and offers a bright light. Tail lights- Tail lights are attached at the rear of the vehicle that illuminates when the headlights are on. Taillights make your vehicle visible t...

Uses and Benefits of Automotive Lighting Reflectors

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A Reflex reflector is a device which indicates the presence of a vehicle by reflecting the light coming from a light source not connected to the vehicle. Reflex reflector do not have the light of their own but they reflect incident light towards its source, such as another driver’s headlight. They are regulated as automotive lighting devices, and specified to account for the separation between a vehicle's headlights and its driver's eyes. The reflectors are made of robust, impact-resistant, and easy-to-clean PMMA plastic. These are placed on the rear side of the car or integrated with tail lights. The reflex reflector market is expected to grow significantly in the future years. The major factors behind this growth is increased awareness of vehicle safety and strict government policy regarding safety. In recent years, there has been a lot of technological advancement in the automotive reflex reflector sector. For instance the introduction of LED-based reflex reflectors has g...

A Comprehensive Guide to Automotive Lighting Systems

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  Automotive Lighting: What Is It? Automotive lighting has two functions: it makes the car visible to other drivers and illuminates the road ahead for the driver. Driving safely both during the day and, more importantly, at night requires adequate lighting. It improves visibility, makes possible hazards visible to drivers, and makes sure other drivers can see your car on the road. Exterior Lighting for Automobiles: Headlamps The most important part of any car lighting system is the headlights. They are the main source of light on the upcoming route. A number of headlamp types have changed over time: Halogen Bulbs: They produce a warm, yellowish light and are conventional and reasonably priced. Xenon (HID) Bulbs: Use less energy and produce a whiter, brighter light. LED Bulbs: Provides bright white light and is incredibly efficient, long-lasting, and adaptable. backlights When the headlights are on, the lights at the back of the car shine. These are called tail lights. The tail lig...