A bit of Nostalgia and Modern Technology Light the 2010 Ford Mustang
Source/Type:  LIGHTimes Online - Reported News

Author: LIGHTimes Staff

November 25, 2008... The 2010 Ford Mustang appeared on the stage at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19. Osram's Joule LED system illuminates the classic American car's unique sequential rear turn signal, in addition to its brake and taillight functions. Unlike traditional incandescent signal lights, the Joule System uses small LEDs that consume one-tenth of the energy, generate less waste, and offer vehicle designers unprecedented design flexibility. According to Osram, the LED light sources can save drivers up to 4 gallons of gas each year. While not much for an individual, the potential for fuel savings worldwide could still be enormous.

The center stack, window switches, door lock lights, and headlamp switches have the Ice Blue glow from LEDs. Also, the car's ambient interior lighting system uses the Osram TOPLED family of LEDs to light the cup holders, door panels, foot wells and console. The car's occupants can customize the interior color by choosing from seven colors — red, green, blue, orange, purple, white and Ice Blue — to suit the mood. Osram TopLED LEDs have been used in the car since its 2005 model and they continue to provide the color lighting source for the 2010 Mustang’s interior lighting. Osram Opto Semiconductors News Release

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