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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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Philips and Lumileds to use LEDs in car headlights

Wed Nov 3, 2004 09:04 AM ET

AMSTERDAM, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Dutch group Philips Electronics (PHG.AS: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday it will start to sell car headlights made with light emitting diodes (LEDs) next year, using technology from its Lumileds joint venture with Agilent (A.N: Quote, Profile, Research) . Until now the world's biggest lamps and lighting maker has only been able to offer the auto industry red tail lights made with LEDs but advances in technology have now made it possible to develop LEDs that are bright enough for the front of the car.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Saw them on an Audi show car, not sure if they were Philips, but hopefulley, it will only be a matter of time before the aftermarket jumps on!
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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Now, that would stop blue color fanatics! Not as easy as swapping bulbs.
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