Lights

SEAT to promote research in light sciences

Martorell, 01-04-2008 -- SEAT’s corporate headquarters at Martorell today provided the backdrop for the signing of an agreement aimed at promoting research and teaching of excellence in the fields of optical and photonic technologies; SEAT was represented by its Vice-President for Human Resources Ramón Paredes, and the Institute of Photonic Sciences (IFCO) by Lluís Torner.

The agreement is designed to further research and teaching as well as stimulate industry in the fields of light science and all disciplines where photonics have an impact, such as optoelectronics and optical nanotechnologies, information technologies, health and life sciences, quantum information technologies and laser systems.

January 24, 2008, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the Transportation Safety Equipment Institute (TSEI) and the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC) jointly submitted a petition asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reconsider certain changes made to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, which specifies requirements for motor vehicle lighting.

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 22 October, 2007 – The all-new 2008 Ford Mondeo is showing drivers more of the road thanks to the car's adaptive front lighting system (AFS) which beams light round corners.

AFS incorporates halogen lamps linked to sensors which detect steering input and can swivel up to 15 degrees. This system improves visibility when negotiating tight bends, particularly on roads where the only light source is the car's headlamps.
In comparative tests between conventional halogen reflector lamps and AFS, the AFS lamps cast light an additional 10 metres into the bend. Allied to static corner lighting, AFS greatly improves visibility.