Now, automotive lighting producer Osram comes to strengthen the idea mentioned above, stating that "micro-hybrids" or mild hybrids, which feature engine stop/start mechanisms to boost the efficiency of conventional vehicles, will benefit greatly from LED lighting by reducing power draw and battery drain, as well as increasing light output during low power mode and startups.
"Just like going from a 75 watt incandescent light bulb down to a 18 watt compact fluorescent has made a significant difference to reduce the nation's energy consumption in the home, so too can LED lighting make a difference in automobiles, especially once alternators and generators in the cars are right-sized for higher efficiency," stated David Hulick, marketing director for Automotive Solid State Lighting for Osram Sylvania.
The benefits are most notable in electric vehicles, which rely completely on stored electricity from batteries.
"An efficient LED headlamp system can extend vehicle range by nearly 6 miles (9.5 km). Even with conventional vehicles, a 28 watt LED system emits only 196 grams of carbon dioxide per 100 kilometers compared to 768 grams of carbon dioxide per 100 kilometers from conventional 110 watt H7 halogen bulbs. Whether the goal is reduced fuel consumption or reduced carbon emissions, LED lighting is the best technology available," said Hulick.
"Automakers are considering LED systems for forward and other lighting needs as one of the measures to achieve energy savings," added Jonathan Dunlap, an automotive lighting engineer and product marketing manager with the company.
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