I’m concerned about super bright lights personally. I’ve had numerous times where I’ve had cars with incredibly bright lights dazzling me to the point where I can’t see where I’m going for enough time for it to be terrifying on a twisty dark road. I had to guess where the edge of the road was and even where the road started to turn. And also when a higher ride height car is behind you and you’re in a regular car, the lights can be blinding from behind as well. Even if you’re using the night time rear mirror setting. The side mirrors can get totally full of light and you can’t see anything.
Brightness is not the problem, the aim is . In the US there is a problem with pick up truck headlights being mounted too high. No legislation, freedom :)
You guys are just too good! Focusing on the future of Automotive technology, while reviewing everyday cars. Bryan you always do such a great job, great questions.I myself was very curious and wished I could ask him questions lol
Great development, getting blinded by those SUV's all the time.. They should limit the range of the regular lights as well though, not only the high beam. Currently, only the angle of light is limited which means a high car can legally blind everyone else.
I've seen MB's multibeam led in action and it's excellent. When the car was behind me I didn't notice any bright lights but the road beside me was lit and I even saw the signs on the side of the road reflecting the light of the beam. It should be a standard option for cars with full LED lights.
Great video. Lighting in adverse weather is probably the biggest challenge for drivers. Moisture causes reflection which creates glare for drivers. Using infrared and projecting the road on to a screen is probably the best solution at the moment.
The guy driving the Touareg has excellent English. He sounds part British, maybe he lived in England for a long time or studied at a British university?
Lol idea is simple. Use light with low colour temperature, like 2000-2500K because it's much better in rainy/foggy enviroment. Drawback is that either you have to have pair of diodes or RGB diodes.
Very cool and interesting technology. Especially for me living in Wolfsburg it was very funny to see that you drove on the “Ausfahrt“ of the “Autostadt“. I have been there for several times as well.
Both of my current cars have LED headlights, an Acura and an Audi, and neither blind oncoming drivers. They’re very well designed and I keep them aimed properly. The new Laser technology though seems interesting.
How about a masking system built into the windshield which diminishes the brightness of oncoming headlights - very selectively. A big ask, but probably coming one day.
9:45 incorrect, not detracting from power as the lights are always on. The LCD changes only and uses very little power. So this is not about energy savings.
This tech is fantastic, but it's not new. Mercedes previewed similar tech several years ago. It can project images onto the road in front of the car - a zebra crossing for instance!
If the answer to the refraction issue were as simple as I'm suggesting than they woudn't need to go to such an extensive research in order to develop such tecnology, but isn't laser lighting the answer to refraction? And something cool they could do with the tech that was presented when he showed the light strips for the car's trajectory is (if you are using the tech for autonomous driving) you could highlight obstacles (much like the trajectory was highlighted) like holes or other imperfections on the road in order to avoid them.
Beautiful concept of safety and reminds me of my auto-darkening welding helmet except that it benefits the other driver. I also imagine that advertising would be ruled out as its intention is to gain attention of other drivers and could therefore be open to lawsuit since it intentionally distracted someone. Energy savings come when the lighting source itself becomes segmented.
This is awesome. What I'm worried about with this technology is its life span. Electronics break over time, hardware and software gets outdated, so in 5 years it might be hard to find replacement components, in 10 years it might be impossible. In my car, which is 12 years old and has very little smart electric stuff, electronics have become main issue recently that cannot be fixed without refitting whole thing that costs about the same as entire car. Would relying so much on smart computers reduce life span of cars?
Completely. Many modern cars don't last more than 4-5 years. Electronic equipment that cannot be replaced is large part of reason why it happens, so having equipment with short life span is concern. Computers aren't built to last decades, especially under constant shaking and outdoors.
Never had issues with good halogens in a modern reflector.I never worry about not seeing where I'm going. Modern leds or xenons dazzle on low beam full stop. Dipping rear view mirrors are also rendered useless. Suvs blind you. It takes ages for your eyes to readjust after being blinded. Hardly a safe thing. The sooner this issue gets fixed the better.
Actually, halogens are much better during the rain than LEDs. The only thing I faind to find anywhere is color temperature index for LEDs they're using. Or any other manufacturer. Not an issue with halogens but it can vary a lot with LEDs and it's a very important factor when it comes to road perception, eyes fatigue etc.
The death of the SRA (Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage - or headlights cleaning system). I don't get it! You talk about the futures of headlights and not a word about the extinction of the headlights washers. Driving in winter on dirty roads (or roads sprinkled with anti acing agent) impacts visibility greatly and while we are used to clean up the windscreen while driving, the options to clean the headlights are getting smaller. For long time, manufacturers were forced to offer this option with xenon headlamps , but that is not case with LED lights. And Mercedes were quick to take advantage, excluding xenon as an option and offering either old school halogen or LED option only. Now BMW has followed! Soon the headlamps cleaning system will be a thing of the past and in winter you'll have to stop and clean the headlights manually every 30 minutes!!!!
Samuel Bomorse what’s the point in focusing the beam, we want to widen the beam to see more and not dazzle on-comers, no they won’t be they’re in no way good for headlights.
@A true petrol-head You don't get it. I never said halogen are better, or I don't like LEDs. What I meant is I got a new car which still uses halogen lights, with LEDs not even available as an option. No need to compare the two, we know the difference is huge.
Everything sounds nice, but who should afford that? That's mostly just marketing. How much people still drive a Dacia car for a couple thousand bucks with halogen lights.
These lights cost so much like a normal small used car, that's useless. Even the matrix lights cost so much like a used car. And what when they get damaged? I can change a halogen lamp easily by myself.
I’m concerned about super bright lights personally. I’ve had numerous times where I’ve had cars with incredibly bright lights dazzling me to the point where I can’t see where I’m going for enough time for it to be terrifying on a twisty dark road. I had to guess where the edge of the road was and even where the road started to turn. And also when a higher ride height car is behind you and you’re in a regular car, the lights can be blinding from behind as well. Even if you’re using the night time rear mirror setting. The side mirrors can get totally full of light and you can’t see anything.
If a car behind me is dazzling me I put on my back fog lights.
totally agree. Modern headlight technology may be fashionable but it's bloody annoying.
Brightness is not the problem, the aim is . In the US there is a problem with pick up truck headlights being mounted too high. No legislation, freedom :)
Great video, thank you. Further proof that Autogefuhl is the best. These 'other' type of videos are excellent & much appreciated.
thanks pal !
You guys are just too good! Focusing on the future of Automotive technology, while reviewing everyday cars. Bryan you always do such a great job, great questions.I myself was very curious and wished I could ask him questions lol
thanks marcel !!
Great development, getting blinded by those SUV's all the time..
They should limit the range of the regular lights as well though, not only the high beam. Currently, only the angle of light is limited which means a high car can legally blind everyone else.
Tom Exactly.
SuV need to be banned asap except for people with a medical condition
No exception for medical conditions please. Too many fat people already abusing that excuse to get a mobility scooter., they'll do the same with SUV's
YES i fucking hate it
I've seen MB's multibeam led in action and it's excellent. When the car was behind me I didn't notice any bright lights but the road beside me was lit and I even saw the signs on the side of the road reflecting the light of the beam. It should be a standard option for cars with full LED lights.
Great video. Lighting in adverse weather is probably the biggest challenge for drivers. Moisture causes reflection which creates glare for drivers. Using infrared and projecting the road on to a screen is probably the best solution at the moment.
Thanks a lot Brian for such a great and technical video! Please we need more this kind of videos! Have a nice day!
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Now that is just amazing
4:21 The guy behind the driver was not very pleased with your sense of humour. Well it's too bad for him, cause it was 'hella' good joke. :)
What a good beginning Brian !!
cheers =)
Location was : Autostadt Wolfsburg and area around it
The guy driving the Touareg has excellent English. He sounds part British, maybe he lived in England for a long time or studied at a British university?
Yeah every now and then you can hear a twang in his accent.
Call me a nerd, but I always love videos like this. I'll keep watching them just as long as Autogefühl keep making them.
awesome =)
I really like these Autogeful feature videos
thanks, feel free to share =)
thank you Brian...wonderfull and interesting technical inovation!Well done VW!
Wow Bryan..super review..didn't knew you were a geek freak..for me it was just head lamps..now u changed my pov..Thnx
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Lol idea is simple. Use light with low colour temperature, like 2000-2500K because it's much better in rainy/foggy enviroment. Drawback is that either you have to have pair of diodes or RGB diodes.
Very cool and interesting technology. Especially for me living in Wolfsburg it was very funny to see that you drove on the “Ausfahrt“ of the “Autostadt“. I have been there for several times as well.
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Great video
Rotating WV logo only? They should include support for netflix :P
Very good question and open future perspectives
Impressive. I want that in my next car (and it can be just as well a Touareg). Hope it won't cost 5k :)
Another great video by Autogefühl.
Both of my current cars have LED headlights, an Acura and an Audi, and neither blind oncoming drivers. They’re very well designed and I keep them aimed properly.
The new Laser technology though seems interesting.
That Beetle Ragtop is gorgeous. 😊
Thanks Bryan. This is very interesting and informative.
How about a masking system built into the windshield which diminishes the brightness of oncoming headlights - very selectively. A big ask, but probably coming one day.
Wow. Brilliant video
9:45 incorrect, not detracting from power as the lights are always on. The LCD changes only and uses very little power. So this is not about energy savings.
indeed, i'm getting the feeling he doesn't understand it
...well, THIS is a great insight in a humorous packaging....
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Europe will get this way before it's allowed in the United States.. I Love it and want it...
Very interesting material! But I just thought that I'm using hi-beams just few times a year :)
"Oughtagefu" lmao love you guys
What car did Brian drive to the airport?
Q and Bond would drool over this. Is this a car or a mini 787 cockpit?
This tech is fantastic, but it's not new. Mercedes previewed similar tech several years ago. It can project images onto the road in front of the car - a zebra crossing for instance!
If the answer to the refraction issue were as simple as I'm suggesting than they woudn't need to go to such an extensive research in order to develop such tecnology, but isn't laser lighting the answer to refraction? And something cool they could do with the tech that was presented when he showed the light strips for the car's trajectory is (if you are using the tech for autonomous driving) you could highlight obstacles (much like the trajectory was highlighted) like holes or other imperfections on the road in order to avoid them.
No Batman symbol? Come on Vee Dub!
Beautiful concept of safety and reminds me of my auto-darkening welding helmet except that it benefits the other driver.
I also imagine that advertising would be ruled out as its intention is to gain attention of other drivers and could therefore be open to lawsuit since it intentionally distracted someone.
Energy savings come when the lighting source itself becomes segmented.
Hilarious most hi tech review
Very interesting.
appreciated !
Memes on the road, coming soon.
This is awesome. What I'm worried about with this technology is its life span. Electronics break over time, hardware and software gets outdated, so in 5 years it might be hard to find replacement components, in 10 years it might be impossible. In my car, which is 12 years old and has very little smart electric stuff, electronics have become main issue recently that cannot be fixed without refitting whole thing that costs about the same as entire car. Would relying so much on smart computers reduce life span of cars?
lol you for real?
Completely. Many modern cars don't last more than 4-5 years. Electronic equipment that cannot be replaced is large part of reason why it happens, so having equipment with short life span is concern. Computers aren't built to last decades, especially under constant shaking and outdoors.
Never had issues with good halogens in a modern reflector.I never worry about not seeing where I'm going. Modern leds or xenons dazzle on low beam full stop. Dipping rear view mirrors are also rendered useless. Suvs blind you. It takes ages for your eyes to readjust after being blinded. Hardly a safe thing. The sooner this issue gets fixed the better.
So...basically they're projectors inside the headlights. Cool
yes and they didnt even do anything yet besides projecjting their logo lol
So there won't be mechanical parts that break but expensive processors that break, brilliant.
Actually, halogens are much better during the rain than LEDs.
The only thing I faind to find anywhere is color temperature index for LEDs they're using. Or any other manufacturer. Not an issue with halogens but it can vary a lot with LEDs and it's a very important factor when it comes to road perception, eyes fatigue etc.
This is pretty amazing tech, it's a shame that outdated D.O.T. laws in the United States will prohibit this.
US laws are 1000 years late
Funny that most German cars sold in NA are failing the headlight test from IIHS.
perfect
The death of the SRA (Scheinwerferreinigungsanlage - or headlights cleaning system). I don't get it! You talk about the futures of headlights and not a word about the extinction of the headlights washers. Driving in winter on dirty roads (or roads sprinkled with anti acing agent) impacts visibility greatly and while we are used to clean up the windscreen while driving, the options to clean the headlights are getting smaller. For long time, manufacturers were forced to offer this option with xenon headlamps , but that is not case with LED lights. And Mercedes were quick to take advantage, excluding xenon as an option and offering either old school halogen or LED option only. Now BMW has followed! Soon the headlamps cleaning system will be a thing of the past and in winter you'll have to stop and clean the headlights manually every 30 minutes!!!!
i cant see with my led headlights the reflection of wild animals eyes at night anymore..
5:29 he said LCD
isn't it LED ???
Laser lights are the future, once they can work out how to make them cheaply and safely.
Samuel Bomorse what’s the point in focusing the beam, we want to widen the beam to see more and not dazzle on-comers, no they won’t be they’re in no way good for headlights.
interesting!
My wife Lexus has LED low beam but the Halogen high beam are terrible and not automatic.
whenever a newer BMW suv drives behind me or passes by i can't see shit.
I drive a 2017 Kia..with halogen lights.
LOL... I drive a 2017 VW.. with halogen lights.
@A true petrol-head You don't get it. I never said halogen are better, or I don't like LEDs. What I meant is I got a new car which still uses halogen lights, with LEDs not even available as an option. No need to compare the two, we know the difference is huge.
Everything sounds nice, but who should afford that?
That's mostly just marketing.
How much people still drive a Dacia car for a couple thousand bucks with halogen lights.
These lights cost so much like a normal small used car, that's useless.
Even the matrix lights cost so much like a used car.
And what when they get damaged?
I can change a halogen lamp easily by myself.
You dont have to tell us how old you are , we know you're 41.
Let me tell you straight away - it won't be a thing of the past in most of the countries.
my car Wuling using All LED except foglamp
Don't look into the light XD
My Amarok headlights look better.
£££££