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From: mab@hou4a.UUCP (Michael Brochstein)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: What are these new headlights?
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Date: Mon, 28-Jan-85 16:40:23 EST
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	While these new headlights may cost more that the regular sealed-
beam type they have advantages that outweight their cost.  Before I mention
the advantages, let me say that the cost of these will come down for reasons
I will give.
	
	ADVANTAGES
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	1. The new law allows flexibility in meeting the new lighting 
standards.  This will allow the headlight manufacturers much more legroom
than before in meeting these standards.  The NHSTA is interested in the
end-result.  Newer and better materials may now be tried.  Cheaper 
headlights may result from the use of these newer designs.

	2. The aerodynamics of cars will improve since shape is not now
mandated by law.

	3. An important advantage is that the performance of headlights may
improve because of the use of different light patterns, brightness levels,
and other factors.

	
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Michael Brochstein     AT&T Information Systems, Holmdel, NJ
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