| Headlights technology is entertaining new | | | | used by great names of automakers. |
| intensities, shapes, safety and styling. It | | | | Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Infiniti and BMW |
| is aimed at making the future of headlights | | | | headlights are just few of the trusted |
| brighter and beneficial. | | | | headlights in the automotive arena. Infiniti |
| | | | QX56 and Mercedes ML500 are examples of |
| Earlier, Honda has unraveled its ASM concept | | | | vehicles that integrate said type of |
| of minivan. The latter is equipped with | | | | headlights. |
| distinctive light-emitting diode LED | | | | |
| headlights. The same can be used to boost | | | | HIDs, otherwise known as xenon headlamps, |
| conspicuity while driving. The automaker is | | | | have another edge for the car owners to take |
| also using such technology for ambient | | | | advantage of. Said headlamps draw less power |
| lighting of the ASM interior. | | | | from the electrical system of the vehicle. |
| | | | Headlights play great roles in augmenting the |
| Other remarkable headlights include that of | | | | styling and appearance of the vehicles. |
| Jaguar's and Chevrolet's. Jaguar R-D6 concept | | | | |
| car uses the usual twin-lamp shape | | | | However, the greatest contribution of |
| headlights. The latest addition though is the | | | | headlights is that they prevent crash during |
| use of LED. This time around, Chevrolet | | | | nighttime. According to the statistics |
| Corvette will also be using all-new | | | | reported by the National Highway Traffic |
| high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps. | | | | Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington |
| Same type of headlights is incorporated in | | | | D.C., about 42 percent of all crashes and 58 |
| the façade of Lincoln Mark X concept. The | | | | percent of fatal crashes in the United States |
| latter features two headlamps that utilize | | | | take place at night when the visibility |
| arc capsule to ensure quick response. The | | | | becomes poor or degraded. |
| HIDs used have the capability of doubling the | | | | |
| amount of light generated by traditional | | | | Other automakers have divulged their vision |
| headlamps. | | | | to use the recent breakthroughs in vehicle |
| | | | headlights. Further, digital lighting is |
| According to Visteon, headlight maker of | | | | anticipated to invade the industry in the |
| Chevrolet Corvette, the headlights can double | | | | coming years. Mahendra Dassanayake, staff |
| the light output produced by the average | | | | technical specialist at Ford Motor Co., said, |
| halogen headlight. Corvette uses 42-watts | | | | "Instead of talking about a lot of light all |
| power-saving lamps which are also capable of | | | | over [the road], we want to put smart light |
| enhancing the car's system. | | | | out where you need the light." Hence, it is |
| | | | expected that Ford headlights will soon be |
| To illuminate the future of cars, HID is also | | | | utilizing digital formatting. |