because daytime running lamps are not required in most countries

A typical DRL solution with incandescent or halogen bulbs uses 40-80 Watts of power. LUXEON-based DRLs consume 10 Watts of power or less because of the technology s low power demands and energy efficiency.Given these benefits, any new regulation requiring DRLs is expected to drive broader LUXEON adoption for daytime running lamps as well as other forward automotive lighting applications.Today LED DRLs are used on fewer than 1% of vehicles, in part because daytime running lamps are not required in most countries.

If the new regulation by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe moves ahead as expected, it will increase that number dramatically because of the low power usage, longevity and design flexibility of LEDs compared to conventional light sources," said Scott Kern, Vice President, Automotive Sales, for Philips Lumileds.LUXEON LEDs promise to lead the market because of their reliability, high quality white light, and proven performance in the automotive industry." Over the years, Philips Lumileds has pioneered many automotive exterior lighting applications with its LUXEON, SuperFlux and SnapLED products.


In addition to driving the industry s first all-LED daytime running lamp and all-LED headlamp, the company s solid-state lighting technology has enabled the world s first all-LED rear combination lamp, first single-LED stop-tail lamp, first LED front-, rear- and side-mirror turn signals.About Philips Lumileds yaham Lumileds is the world s leading provider of power LEDs for everyday lighting applications.The company s recent records for light output, efficacy and thermal management are direct results of the ongoing commitment to advancing solid-state lighting technology and enabling lighting solutions that are more environmentally friendly, help reduce CO2 emissions and reduce the need for power plant expansion.