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Valeo (www.valeo.com) is testing a new headlamp system that incorporates both Xenon xenon (zē`nŏn) [Gr.,=strange], gaseous chemical element; symbol Xe; at. no. 54; at. wt. 131.29; m.p. −111.9°C;; b.p. −107.1°C;; density 5.86 grams per liter at STP; valence usually 0.  and LED solutions for improved visibility. The modules rely on Xenon as the main lighting source for high- and low-beam operations, while LEDs are used to provide additional bend lighting and additional illumination illumination, in art
illumination, in art, decoration of manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures, often referred to as miniatures (see miniature painting); historiated and decorated initials; and ornamental border designs.
 for highway driving. The LEDs are also used as the primary source for daytime running lamp Daytime Running Lamps (DRL, also "Daylight Running Lamps", "Daytime Running Lights") are lighting devices on the front of roadgoing motor vehicles, automatically switched on when the vehicle is moving forward, and intended to increase the conspicuity of the vehicle during  and parking lamp functions.

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Title Annotation:OBJECTS OF INTEREST
Publication:Automotive Design & Production
Date:Nov 1, 2006
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