12.31.2004

Directional headlights

Last night driving the squirly road from my neighborhood I thought it would be great if my headlights had a directional element when taking turns. I noticed during a turn execution that my eyes would look beyond the headlights. If only the lights would pivot slightly to give illumination on the corner. BLASTED too late again. Also, another advantage to smart lighting would be to determine the need for highbeams or not. If oncoming traffic is recognized, switch to low beams automatically and back again when the vehicle passes.

Parisiens will be the first to see Citroen's new C5, equipped with a number of distinctive new features. Among these are a new lane-departure warning system, which vibrates the driver's seat if the vehicle strays out of its lane, Xenon directional headlights, which turn as the car corners, and laminated side glass. The glass reduces noise levels inside the car and raises security due to it being more resistant to breakage.

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