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Global Automotive LED Lighting Technology Trend and Market Forecast (2012~2020)
May
Recently auto makers have been adopting various LED lighting systems that can combine up-to-date functions with aesthetic factors. Although LED lamps that have been applied to high-end car models such as Audi and BMW so far, they are rapidly making inroads into lower-end models as well. Especially, as DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) are made compulsory in Europe from 2011, the automotive LED market is growing rapidly.
As LEDs made an entry into the biggest headlamp market in 2007, LEDs are expected to be used in place of incumbent lighting systems. Although LED headlamps are currently used in high-end car models, they will be increasingly adopted in lower-end models as well with increasing efficiency and decreasing prices of LEDs.
LEDs are eco-friendly light sources that match the current green trends, meeting customers’ needs for high fuel efficiency. Since LEDs provide high power efficiency, they can contribute to improving fuel efficiency, reducing power consumption compared with halogen lamps. For instance, a LED lamp consumes only 1/10 of electricity consumed by an incandescent lamp. In this context, EU has officially recognized LED head lamps as an energy-efficient technology. Using LED low beams can reduce CO2 emission by 2.1g/km. In addition, with the growing trend toward energy saving/environmental protection, halogen lamps and HID are expected to be phased out, and LED lighting is expected to see further market penetration.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the automotive LED lighting industry as well as market trends from 2012 to 2020 and technical backgrounds. This report is expected to be a useful guideline for both incumbent LED lighting and auto parts companies and start-ups considering a market entry.
