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I never paid much attention to my dash lights. In fact, every vehicle I drove for years had the traditional green glow in the gauges. Over time, I have noticed much softer, more pleasant interior lighting, which makes driving at night easier for me. Turns out, the lighting inside our favorite automobiles is a uniquely designed process, based on human psychology.
Seems strange but consider this: At the end of a long day, especially this time of year, it gradually gets darker on your commute home. Consider the demands of your job, the housework, or all the terrible drivers next to you.
These things can cause stress but would you believe some of how you cope with it on the drive home is directly related to interior lighting" The Right Light
“We know that gradients and homogeneity affect people?s moods” said Arun Kumar, Ford Optics Expert and Design Engineer.
In other words, if there are variations in the dash lights, we will notice.
“We also know the eye wants to focus on contrast changes and other inconsistencies in lighting ? it?s an automatic function of the brain that can irritate mood,” Kumar said.
The latest solution is an LED lighting technique Ford calls Crystal Diamond Light, whereby a diamond-like lens provides a broader distribution of light via a miniaturized fixture. Research from Ford shows such lighting improves efficiency up to 62 percent and lowers cost.
“The efficiency...