DVN: Xenon is still a growing technology. Some experts consider there is still room for progress on performances. What is your opinion?
Ralf Schäffer: We definitely see options to improve Xenon Lighting. In my view we have not yet reached the limits of light technical performance of the light source. Parameters as efficiency - related to lower energy consumption -, light colour for sharper visual impression and luminance pattern can still be enhanced.
Target is to reach more safe and comfortable light on the road for the enduser.
Other elements for performance improvement are related to system aspects.
Is the current architecture of Xenon systems really future proof or can we get additional, not yet exploited benefits out of features like automatic high beam control etc.? From the bulb side we are studying options to support such functionality.