Glaring opportunity: How Nissan is countering a headlight dilemma
The increased illumination of LED (light-emitting diode) headlights creates a dilemma: It allows drivers to see more clearly ahead, but can cause additional glare for drivers in the oncoming lane. This has led to growing frustrations for nighttime drivers -- especially during the dark winter months. With more than 90% of accidents caused by human error, Nissan is enhancing headlight technology as part of its mission to protect people and help drivers avoid risky situations. (Graphic: Business Wire)
- With more than 90% of accidents caused by human error, Nissan is enhancing headlight technology as part of its mission to protect people and help drivers avoid risky situations.
- (Graphic: Business Wire)
With more than 90% of accidents caused by human error, Nissan is enhancing headlight technology as part of its mission to protect people and help drivers avoid risky situations . - Brad Chisholm is an engineer on the exterior Lights, Mirrors and Wipers team at Nissan Technical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
- Achieving these results is an enormous effort – Chisholm says a Nissan headlight typically undergoes at least 300 tests before it is approved for production.