LED diodes are characterized by high efficiency, long service life, and low energy consumption. Thanks to these advantages, they have found application in the automotive industry. This article presents cornering light systems: dynamic and static, and provides a comparative analysis of LED lighting versus conventional lighting used in static cornering light systems.The “Road Traffic Act” [1] and the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the “scope and method of conducting technical inspections of vehicles and document templates used in these inspections” of December 16, 2003 [2], as amended, specify the detailed scope of diagnostic tests conducted by specialized stations in order to approve a vehicle for road use. One of the circuits covered by the tests is the vehicle’s exterior lighting. The technical condition and placement of lighting equipment components have a decisive impact on comfort, and above all, safety when driving at night or in bad weather.
Currently, the most popular sources of vehicle lighting are halogen bulbs and bi-xenon lamps. However, car manufacturers are looking for new solutions that can replace conventional designs. The solution to this problem is LED diodes, whose role in the automotive industry is growing year by year, even though car manufacturers are already thinking about introducing laser lights as the main car headlights in the near future [5]. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine
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