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LED lighting is the new trend in the auto industry

Because of global recession and the degradation of the environment, more and more car companies are switching to energy-saving and environment-friendly parts and accessories for their newer models. Like in the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show, you can see vehicles which have these characteristics, powerful, fuel-efficient and equipped with LED technology.

LED Fog Lights, for example, are addressing the problem of pollution because of mercury, which are found in other lights. Other than that, LED bulbs use less power and can last up to 100,000 hours. It also does not have filaments, glass and UV light. So a LED fog light, those lights that gives your car visibility at night are actually great inventions that will help you, not only to avoid accidents, but to also help you contribute to the environment.

Back to the IAA, the LED technology was promoted. Audi, for example, has LED headlights, which they call the matrix beam. The high beam light is non-glaring and is produced by LEDs and microreflectors. Meanwhile, for daytime running, the low-beam light is also in the car. Another company that equipped their cars with LED, is Kia, both the new generation Rio and Soul have LED clusters and LED side repeaters. Volkswagen was not left behind, as the E-Up! Car that they showcased at IAA was also equipped with LED daytime running lights in the bumper.

Other than VW’s LED lights, the Up! Models also has a technology that adds up to its “green” features. The BlueMOTION technology creates less than 100g/km CO2 emissions. On the other hand, BMW, with its i8 concept car, has a unique plug-in hybrid designs that has an electric drive and an internal combustion engine that promotes extremely low emissions and fuel consumption.

Most concept cars at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show were geared to make the future “greener”. Most of the cars are using electricity, have LED lights and have other technologies that promote lower emissions. Mercedes-Benz F125, VW Nils, Opel Ampera and Chevrolet Mi-Ray all have some things in common, they are aiming to make the future brighter and healthier, for their future owners and for the environment.

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