Automotive interior lighting evolves with LEDs

Abstract

CAR interiors have undergone more than 100 years of development, and now constitute an unmistakably modern, technologically rich environment, sometimes also referred to as the driver's workplace. Over this long period, even over the past few decades, we have been witness to several truly revolutionary milestones, with entertainment systems, driver assistance, displays, and lighting raising the expectations of both drivers and passengers. Today, developments in car sharing, electrification, and autonomous driving are putting greater focus on the car's interior. Modern materials, interactive displays, and ambient lighting are all a part of this development. Interior lighting inside today's motor vehicles is becoming an increasingly important selling point. Ambient light inside a car has the power to elicit both positive and negative emotional responses from drivers and passengers. It can also play a key role in shaping a potential customer's initial reaction when seated inside a vehicle in a showroom. First impressions count! So, logically, carmakers are seeking to create a lighting experience "like no other" that will make their brand stand out from the competition by creating a unique in-vehicle atmosphere that enhances users' emotional connection with the vehicle.