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LEDs Light Up Dodge Dart

Design News -- The Dodge Dart, which will soon be back on the streets after a three-decade hiatus, uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a way that drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are unlikely to miss.

More than 150 (152, to be exact) LEDs form a ruby red "racetrack" around the Dart's trunk, tail lights, and rear decklid. The full-width LED-based design is said to be a first in its segment, and it's the most prominent use of the technology in any compact car to date.

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Submitted Feb 07, 2012 By: doeslayersr

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:5,227 Points:1,761,920 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 12:42:14 PM Ignore remay Report Abuse something MORE to go wrong...
335d1 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:567 Points:408,400 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 6:49:10 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse The Dart could be worth looking at not just for the LEDs.
chuckwthompson Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,890 Points:217,535 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 1:36:18 AM Ignore chuckwthompson Report Abuse They are doing this so when the car breaks down, you will not rear end the car stalled on the road!
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:7,177 Points:1,421,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:57:22 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse LED lights due take credit for providing a large brightness of light. There is a negative part of it as well. LED's can be so bright, the if a person were too look directly at the light itself, it could lead to eye damage.
kitty1750 Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:1,637 Points:321,360 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:46:24 PM Ignore kitty1750 Report Abuse All the glitz 'n glitter might attract the young buyers. Doesn't make it more economical or enhance the car's performance.
IwanFL Sophomore Author Gainesville Posts:224 Points:80,610 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 9:37:10 PM Ignore IwanFL Report Abuse nice upgrade
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:11,761 Points:1,760,635 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 9:23:30 PM Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse friend has a charger with that light setup. very visible in traffic, but i wouldn't buy one just for the lights.
TruthMatters All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:938 Points:202,595 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 8:40:32 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse That's going to sway me to purchase the car...not!
vjs3 All-Star Author Denver Posts:755 Points:291,510 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 8:24:56 PM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Love the ruby red.
amoshins All-Star Author Trenton Posts:962 Points:312,855 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 7:51:32 PM Ignore amoshins Report Abuse Cool car
Hoporrene Veteran Author Mississippi Posts:262 Points:125,345 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 7:24:58 PM Ignore Hoporrene Report Abuse Sounds like a safe bet, lets see how things work out.
Moumoom Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:192 Points:192,735 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 4:42:57 PM Ignore Moumoom Report Abuse Is this the vehicle that could've been in Tron?
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:2,709 Points:1,051,730 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 4:40:04 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse Well...30 years may be long enough to forget the dart. I haven't,
ObieDog All-Star Author Maryland Posts:981 Points:528,970 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 4:38:34 PM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse 2 thumbs up . . . humblepie.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,252 Points:681,040 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 4:25:06 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I love LEDs!
K9LO Champion Author North Dakota Posts:1,417 Points:307,065 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 3:11:53 PM Ignore K9LO Report Abuse Nice use of LEDs, it is a waste though.
Van_Halen Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,671 Points:333,345 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 2:27:24 PM Ignore Van_Halen Report Abuse . They meant, "LEDs Light Up FIAT Dart"!
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:6,599 Points:939,120 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 1:22:38 PM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse David Ragan - a dart without feathers.
gasrat6083 Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,694 Points:839,105 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 1:09:03 PM Ignore gasrat6083 Report Abuse That will cause problems.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:3,414 Points:662,260 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 1:08:28 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse very stupid.
buckets42 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,018 Points:196,820 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 12:39:43 PM Ignore buckets42 Report Abuse Stupid, very stupid.
YaBassa All-Star Author Michigan Posts:604 Points:156,785 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 12:00:27 PM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse Do the LEDs increase the fuel economy? Probably not, but they will increase visibility from the rear!
PCWHIZ Sophomore Author Denver Posts:135 Points:157,625 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:55:29 AM Ignore PCWHIZ Report Abuse Sweet!
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,485 Points:852,980 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:51:47 AM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Is'nt the dart a granny rent-a-car?
ToolinIt Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,257 Points:554,010 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:26:34 AM Ignore ToolinIt Report Abuse Looking forward to seeing one of these.
db60 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:982 Points:211,255 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:24:33 AM Ignore db60 Report Abuse Whatever.
uglytom Champion Author Florida Posts:6,210 Points:1,293,790 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:22:37 AM Ignore uglytom Report Abuse Great!
peakkeller All-Star Author Colorado Springs Posts:958 Points:529,360 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:20:23 AM Ignore peakkeller Report Abuse Cool
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humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:17,395 Points:2,011,270 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 11:15:28 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse now, THATS ITALIAN............
jrs4125 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:926 Points:231,645 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 10:58:17 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse 152 LEDs..... you will see it. Might mistake it for a emergency vehicle.
kujiyukiyumi Veteran Author Indiana Posts:335 Points:133,865 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 10:52:12 AM Ignore kujiyukiyumi Report Abuse Dodge Dart? Has anybody driven...or more or less seen that model at all?