There are three prevailing types of automotive lighting: halogen, LED, and HID. So let’s dive into what they are, how they work, and which may be best for your given application. Let there be light!

These include halogen, high-intensity discharge (HID), and light-emitting diode (LED) off-road lights. Each technology has its advantages and disadvantages.

You can't help but notice high-intensity discharge (HID/xenon) and light-emitting diode (LED) headlights—the light they produce is noticeably brighter and whiter than halogen headlights.

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Most LED headlights have at least 7,000 lumens, though most have 10,000-plus. Comparatively, halogen and HID bulbs struggle to surpass 1,000 to 5,000 lumens. Color is given in Kelvin.

No, LED headlights do not use more battery than traditional halogen or HID lights. In fact, they use significantly less. A ...

When the dark days of winter are in full force, finding reliable, cost-effective locomotive lighting is a timely topic for discussion. While A19 lighting for number plates, steps and engine rooms are ...

Xenon, or HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlights, produce light by creating an electric arc between electrodes. These bulbs are filled with xenon gas, making them much brighter than halogen lights.

A comparison between a set of standard halogen headlamps and LED headlamps reveals, well, there is no comparison.

If LED lights are your preference, it's worth understanding the concerns about possible fire hazards and also how the safety of LED compares to Halogen.

Yes yes, as some may know, I shouldn't even be thinking about electricity. However, I am fairly comfortable with 12v transformers for halogen light bulbs and swapping them out if they go wonky. So ...