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      Continental announced that the NightViu premium line of professional driving and working lights will be made available to consumer markets, including off-road enthusiasts, recreational vehicles (RVs) and marine.
      Originally designed for use on construction, mining and off-highway equipment, “the NightViu lighting line provides a level of rugged design, durability and performance not normally seen in consumer-lighting products,” according to Continental.  
      Built to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, dust and moisture, NightViu lights feature advanced LED technology that provides excellent lighting performance and exceptional energy efficiency, according to the company.  
      NightViu driving lights provide a focused beam of light for long-distance illumination. They’re ideal for applications such as desert/rally racing or any activity where maximum beam distance is required, Continental noted.
      NightViu working lights provide beams that are shorter but wider. This makes them suitable for applications such as rock crawling, lighting up pickup beds and sport fishing boats.
      “The NightViu line was created for some of the toughest applications you can imagine including mining, construction and agriculture,” said Edwin Betancourt Jr., product manager, Continental. “Some might consider them over-engineered for consumer applications, but we believe there are folks out there who simply want the best they can get for their lighting. That’s why we’ve decided to make NightViu available for off-road enthusiasts, RV owners, and others who want a professional level light source for their off-road activities. These lights can be used for ATVs, UTVs and SUVs, as well as Jeeps, snowmobiles, work trucks and even riding lawnmowers and go-karts. The build quality and housing seals make them suitable for marine applications as well including blue-water cruising and fishing.”
      NightViu working lights are available in a choice of ultra-wide, wide, flood and spot beam patterns.
      Each of the beam patterns is offered in a choice of 1,500, 2,500, 3,500 and 4,500 lumen performance for a total of 16 lights in the NightViu range of working lights.  
      NightViu driving lights are available in a variety of designs and configurations including five light bars, three multifunctional lights and two reversing lights. They provide up to 5,500 lumens and a beam field length of up to 440 meters. The lights feature free-form curved reflectors that direct the light beam exactly where it’s needed.
      NightViu Lights are built to withstand temperatures ranging from minus 40 F to 194 F and are rated IP68 for ingress protection (IP) from dust and water. They produce approximately 100 lumens per watt and have been designed to ensure that they do not create electrical interference that could affect the vehicles existing electronics.
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      Delphi Technologies, a BorgWarner brand, announced that it released 87 parts across its product lines, the first of several parts announcements to come in 2023.
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      Sparta has added 22 parts to its portfolio. The specialty line by Delphi Technologies for high-mileage and early-model vehicles now covers an additional 11.36 million VIO for the United States and Canada. The added products include fuel-tank sending units, fuel-pump module assemblies and fuel-pump strainers for brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Nissan, Jeep and Hummer.
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      Regarding the company’s engine-management portfolio, the product line announced a total of 39 new parts. Sixteen of the new parts are manifold absolute-pressure sensors, bolstering an additional 20 million VIO for the United States across brands such as Ford, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Dodge and BMW.
      A sizeable addition for the engine-management line are 10 new ABS wheel-speed sensors for a total of 10 million VIO in the United States for brands such as Lexus, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota. Other parts announced include ignition coils, engine crankshaft/camshaft position sensors, an air-charge temperature sensor and a mass airflow sensor.
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      Delphi Technologies Adds New Part Numbers
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      Delphi Technologies announced the addition of 142 parts to its main line and an additional 21 parts to its specialty Sparta line of fuel pumps.
      As a manufacturer of fuel delivery parts for more than 80 years with 95% market coverage, Delphi Technologies has added 35 new parts to expand its fuel portfolio. These parts include fuel pump strainer sets, fuel pump hanger and module assemblies and fuel transfer units, all of which undergo OE-quality testing for reliability and durability.
      The new parts represent repair-coverage opportunity for more than 6.4 million vehicles in operation (VIO) in the United States, as well as 600,000 VIO in Canada on applications such as Chrysler, GM, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz. 
      “We’re committed to continuous range growth to always be the aftermarket supplier of choice for application coverage,” said Malcolm Sissmore, vice president, sales and marketing of Delphi Technologies. “As our portfolio grows and offers exciting opportunities for customers, they can be assured that quality and reliability will always be central to the development of our products.”
      Sparta, Delphi Technologies’ range specifically designed for older and high-mileage vehicles, recently made its formal debut at AAPEX earlier this year and is already expanding. The Sparta line added 21 new parts to its fuel pump line, covering 4.9 million VIO in the United States and nearly 347,000 VIO in Canada. The added products include fuel pump module assemblies, fuel tank sending units, fuel pump strainers, mechanical and electric fuel pumps, and fuel pump check valves.
      Delphi Technologies also announced the addition of 21 new part numbers to its steering and suspension line, which already boasts 98% sales coverage. This includes control arm and ball joint assemblies, control arm bushings, tie rod ends and more. All Delphi Technologies chassis products are engineered to perform to OE standards, are tested extensively and come with accessories to ensure safety and reduce fitting time, according to the company. Top applications for these parts include Chrysler, GM, Honda, Lexus and Toyota, covering 16.2 million VIO in the United States and 1.6 million VIO in Canada.
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      LED Lighting
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      If there’s one thing that I know about myself it’s this: I can’t help but modify any vehicles I own. It’s not that I’m unhappy with the vehicles I buy. It’s just that in my eyes, there’s always room for improvement.
      Almost without fail, the first thing I’ll upgrade is lighting. In my opinion, halogen headlights shouldn’t still be around in 2022. Nighttime visibility is often overlooked, but it’s critical to occupant safety. The more your headlights can light up the road ahead, the more likely you’ll be able to see obstacles in your path.
      Goodbye HID, Hello LED!
      High-intensity discharge (HID) lighting, also known as xenon, was mostly seen in luxury vehicles, but it has started to trickle down into other makes and models over the years. HID bulbs are efficient, produce a high-quality light pattern and can be up to 300% brighter than traditional halogen bulbs.
      HID bulbs work by igniting an electrical discharge inside a gas chamber.
      There’s no filament inside an HID bulb, so they should last longer than a halogen bulb. But they’re not without a few downsides. They’re not cheap; they require ballasts to stabilize the electrical discharge; they can be difficult to diagnose if a bulb stops working; and they lose performance as they age, becoming dimmer
      over time.
      So, what’s the alternative? Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting has surged in popularity in the past few years, both in OE vehicles and the aftermarket. LEDs are an easy upgrade over halogen and HID lighting systems. They consist of two electrodes (an anode and a cathode). Light is produced when an electrical current passes through the semiconductive materials inside (silicon or selenium).
      LED Advantages
      LEDs are extremely energy-efficient, requiring significantly less energy than halogen or HID bulbs. The next major advantage would be the sheer variety that can be found in aftermarket LED lighting. Whether you’re looking for LEDs to install in place of halogen bulbs, complete headlight housings with integrated-LED beams or standalone LED housings for off-road visibility, the possibilities seem to be limitless!
      But in my eyes, their biggest advantage is in their service life. LEDs can offer an extremely long lifespan, so they won’t need to be replaced nearly as often. This can be especially beneficial in applications where the headlight bulbs are very difficult to reach. My 1998 Mercedes E320 was TERRIBLE to work on, especially when I needed to replace bulbs. And let’s face it: Engine bays aren’t getting any more spacious these days, and modern vehicles aren’t getting any easier to work on.
      LED Disadvantages
      If you’re looking at replacement LED bulbs, oftentimes they’re not exactly what I would call “compact.” In many cases, you’ll find big, bulky cooling fans built into the back side of the bulb, and these can be difficult to install inside of some headlight housings without interfering with the wiring or protective cap.
      The other downside would be their cost. The upfront costs tend to be more than the alternatives, but LEDs can offer a better return on that investment thanks to their superior service life.
      You also might find that the LEDs simply don’t seem to perform very well in your factory-equipped headlight housings. This is due to design. The reflector and lens inside the headlight assembly were designed to work with halogen bulbs, not an LED. This can increase the headlight glare to oncoming traffic, and reduce the overall lighting performance.
      This leads us to the final and maybe the most significant disadvantage on our list: their questionable legality. That’s right, it’s technically illegal to install HID or LED lighting inside your factory headlight housing.
      Are They Really Illegal?
      Here in the United States, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are used to regulate the design, construction, performance and durability requirements for motor vehicles on our roads. These regulations specify that your main forward illumination (a.k.a. headlights) must remain as they were fitted from the factory.
      So, if your vehicle had halogen headlights when it was new, technically it’s illegal to upgrade to LED or HID. However, they can be used in any of the unregulated auxiliary lights including fog lights, side markers, brake lights and so on.
      There also is a chance that your local, county or state government may consider these modifications to be illegal. For instance, here in Ohio we are permitted no more than five front-facing lights, and no high-intensity beam may strike the roadway 75 feet from the vehicle. Off-road lighting bars may not be illuminated on public roads in Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina and Wyoming, just to name a few.
      Our advice would be this: Avoid making any changes to the factory headlights. If your customers install off-road lighting, they should only use it off-road. If they want to upgrade their interior bulbs with brighter, whiter LEDs, more power to them. As a counter professional, make sure you’re familiar with the local ordinances and regulations regarding LED lighting, and use your best judgment.
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