The 5.5 millimeter thick film can be twisted and bent and not only generates a uniformly bright light, but also emits it in five different directions. As a rear and brake light, the light can then also be seen better by other road users, for example from the side. Hyundai calls its innovation HLED, with the “H” standing for high resolution, high performance and homogeneity.
40 percent smaller lights are possible
According to legal regulations, the light from the brake light must be significantly brighter than the light from the rear light. Accordingly, many car manufacturers separate both lights in their lights. Since the HLED light is controlled exclusively via the LED, there are no other control and light components inside the rear lights – this saves weight. In addition, the HLED light strip can also be installed in a space-saving manner thanks to its flexibility. An HLED rear light could be around 40 percent smaller than conventional rear lights. In addition, it enables additional light animations depending on the legal requirements.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
With the Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp, Osram offers the first legal option to convert halogen headlights.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
The night breakers should be three times brighter than the minimum legal requirement.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
The LED inserts are simply exchanged for the halogen lamps.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
Osram shows the difference in the light cone between the Night Breaker lamps and conventional halogen lighting.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
For comparison halogen light …
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
… and the retrofitted LED lighting.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
The comparison of halogen and LED lamps in a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer …
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
… and the lighting that has been completely converted to LED.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
The comparison of halogen and LED lamps in a VW Polo …
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
… and the lighting that has been completely converted to LED.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
The H7 lamp is responsible for the low beam, a legal LED high beam is currently not available.
Osram Night Breaker LED retrofit lamp
Vehicle-specific adapters or control units for the CAN bus must be purchased additionally.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Autonis 2019, ams1319
In the following pictures you will find all currently released models for which an operating permit is available. It starts with the Giulietta (from 2009) from Alfa Romeo.
Audi A3 8P MY 2003
Audi A3 8P, model year 2003 to 2013
Audi A4 8E MY 2003
Audi A4 8E, model year 2000 to 2008
BMW 220i Active Tourer, front view
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45, model year from 2014
BMW 2er Gran Tourer
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer F46, built from 2015
Ford Mondeo 1.6 TI-VCT, front view
Ford Mondeo BA7, built between 2007 and 2014
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2016
Opel Astra J, year of construction 2009 to 2018
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX Energy, side view
Opel Astra Sports Tourer P / J, year of construction 2010 to 2015
Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 150, side view
Peugeot 308 II T9, built from 2013
Skoda Octavia Greenline, side view
Skoda Octavia III 5E, year of construction 2013 to 2019
VW Passat 2.0 TDI DSG, front view
VW Passat B7 3C, year of construction 2009 to 2015
VW Passat, front view
VW Passat Variant B7 3C, year of construction 2010 to 2014
VW Polo 1.4 TDI Blue Motion, front view
VW Polo V 6R, year of construction 2009 to 2014
25/25 SLIDES
Hyundai has received the ECE certification mark for Europe and the SEA mark for the USA for the HLED as brake and rear lights. According to the company, orders from the automotive industry are already in place. They are currently working on series production.
Hyundai Mobis is part of the Hyundai Motor Group and is the seventh largest automotive supplier. Founded in 1977 and based in Seoul, South Korea, the company specializes in sensors and software for safety controls. Another focus also includes electrification components, brakes, suspensions, steering, airbags, lights and electronic components. Hyundai Mobis employs a total of 30,000 people – there is also a technology center in Germany.
By the way: Would you like to have LED light for your headlights? Then take a look at our photo show, it shows the Osram LED retrofit kit – and it is available here first practice test to.
