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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:5,207 Points:1,757,170 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 6:42:14 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse something MORE to go wrong...
335d1 All-Star Author Virginia Posts:547 Points:404,550 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2012 12:49:10 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse The Dart could be worth looking at not just for the LEDs.
chuckwthompson Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,870 Points:213,535 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 7:36:18 PM 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:7,159 Points:1,416,875 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:57:22 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:1,623 Points:318,355 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:46:24 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:80,430 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 3:37:10 PM Ignore IwanFL Report Abuse nice upgrade
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:11,741 Points:1,755,885 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 3:23:30 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:913 Points:197,620 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 2:40:32 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse That's going to sway me to purchase the car...not!
vjs3 All-Star Author Denver Posts:734 Points:287,490 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 2:24:56 PM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Love the ruby red.
amoshins All-Star Author Trenton Posts:947 Points:309,080 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 1:51:32 PM Ignore amoshins Report Abuse Cool car
Hoporrene Veteran Author Mississippi Posts:262 Points:121,870 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 1:24:58 PM Ignore Hoporrene Report Abuse Sounds like a safe bet, lets see how things work out.
Moumoom Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:192 Points:190,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 10:42:57 AM Ignore Moumoom Report Abuse Is this the vehicle that could've been in Tron?
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:2,698 Points:1,048,210 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 10:40:04 AM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse Well...30 years may be long enough to forget the dart. I haven't,
ObieDog All-Star Author Maryland Posts:971 Points:525,120 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 10:38:34 AM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse 2 thumbs up . . . humblepie.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,227 Points:676,065 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 10:25:06 AM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse I love LEDs!
K9LO Champion Author North Dakota Posts:1,403 Points:305,015 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 9:11:53 AM Ignore K9LO Report Abuse Nice use of LEDs, it is a waste though.
Van_Halen Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,654 Points:330,155 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 8:27:24 AM Ignore Van_Halen Report Abuse . They meant, "LEDs Light Up FIAT Dart"!
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:6,570 Points:934,145 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 7:22:38 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse David Ragan - a dart without feathers.
gasrat6083 Champion Author New York Posts:1,674 Points:835,105 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 7:09:03 AM Ignore gasrat6083 Report Abuse That will cause problems.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:3,394 Points:658,360 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 7:08:28 AM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse very stupid.
buckets42 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:993 Points:191,845 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 6:39:43 AM Ignore buckets42 Report Abuse Stupid, very stupid.
YaBassa All-Star Author Michigan Posts:584 Points:152,760 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 6:00:27 AM 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:128 Points:153,885 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:55:29 AM Ignore PCWHIZ Report Abuse Sweet!
LQQKGAS Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,466 Points:849,020 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:51:47 AM Ignore LQQKGAS Report Abuse Is'nt the dart a granny rent-a-car?
ToolinIt Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,249 Points:550,270 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:26:34 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 5:24:33 AM Ignore db60 Report Abuse Whatever.
uglytom Champion Author Florida Posts:6,190 Points:1,289,790 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:22:37 AM Ignore uglytom Report Abuse Great!
peakkeller All-Star Author Colorado Springs Posts:958 Points:526,260 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:20:23 AM Ignore peakkeller Report Abuse Cool
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humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:17,240 Points:2,007,270 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:15:28 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse now, THATS ITALIAN............
jrs4125 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:906 Points:227,645 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 4:58:17 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:133,115 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 4:52:12 AM Ignore kujiyukiyumi Report Abuse Dodge Dart? Has anybody driven...or more or less seen that model at all?