Lighting Facts

Everything you want and need to know about automotive lighting

 

Introduction

See Beyond: welcome to Xray Vision lighting technology.

 

Globe Types

Find out the differences between quartz halogen globes and HID systems.

 

Colour Output

Discover the different colours of light output and what creates this colour difference.

 

Applications

Find out why you might need a pencil beam and a spread beam driving light.

 

Reflector Design

Learn why lens optics is out, and optics-free lenses with free-form reflectors are in.

 

Output of Light

Discover why the brightest light isn’t necessarily the best light.

 

Vehicle Setup

Explore the beam patterns from different types of lights, and the best setup for your vehicle.

 

Perception and Response

Learn how perception and response times change depending on how far you can see.

 

Technology Evolution

Find out how lighting has evolved over time, and compare quartz halogen to LED and HID.

 

Perfomance vs Value

Compare different technologies and brands for both performance and value for money.