Following the release of vehicles from Mazda that feature adaptive LED headlight (ALH) technology, more vehicle vendors are looking to incorporate the technology into upcoming automobiles in 2015, according to Digitimes Research.
LED vendors in Taiwan are seeing growing interest from automakers from Japan in particular for use in mid-range vehicles as component costs involved in producing the technology have dropped.
Previously, higher-end units from Audi and other makers adopted the technology ranging as far back as 2007 but over the years supply chains have brought down pricing and are now aiming for it to be the next step in spurring LED demand.
The vehicle segment is regarded as one of the fastest growing segments for LED makers in addition to display makers, with vendors also emphasizing more on value-added features to spur demand.
ALH technology has also seen major breakthroughs in control features, system integration with vehicles, and overall detectability for improved safety and value, added Digitimes Research.
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