I just read this and thought I would share....
The very first headlamps, introduced in the late 1880s, used either acetylene or oil as the energy source. The costs of both sources were quite high, so few motorists had the opportunity to drive when the sun was down. The first electric-powered headlights hit the market in 1898 and were featured on the Columbia Electric Car. That’s right- the first electric headlights were invented in the 19th century on an electric car!
Despite its introduction, electric headlights were not immediately commonplace for a couple of reasons. First, driving an automobile at the time as not exactly a smooth ride and was tough on the filaments. Also, it was hard to produce a light that was small enough for an automobile that could provide the necessary power.
The modern electrical system was introduced by Cadillac in 1912, and from there headlights became more universal. Still, it wasn’t until 1945 that headlights and turn signals were considered the standard in American vehicles. We’ve come a long way since 1898 and it’s almost inconceivable to think that driving at night was once impossible!
Wow... we have come a long way!
To consider how well today's LED headlights work - our 2015 e-Golf SEL had fantastic LED headlights, with virtually perfect focus and cutoff, and they self corrected for level, too.
we should keep this forum clean of all things besides ideas on how to improve aptera or it mission. Im guessing part of the reason this forum exists is to harvest useful ideas.
@my_discord_number_is_0328 Forum - noun - a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged. The Aptera vehicle is already designed and well-along toward production readiness - the purpose of this particular thread is in its title, "General Discussions". Your point might be more relevant to the "Design" thread.
I wasn't certain how I'd feel about the Aptera's headlights but the Launch video made it clear how handsome and effective they are - and I love the look of the light bar that appears to "connect" them at night!
that lightbar is a unessesary expense, and it arguably looks asthetcially awkward, like a half assed continuation of the left and right light bar
personal taste really, I might permanently disable the light bar and cover it with a wrap or tint it black leaving a cleaner look, probably do the same for the rear side marker lights
@my_discord_number_is_0328 That's why they make chocolate and vanilla, as my Grandmother used to say...