2015 Ford F-150 unveiled
Haven't seen this posted yet http://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-ford-f-150-stronger-lighter-more-capable-230000639.html
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Bionic Man wrote:
I read a report somewhere that the LED lights light up so much faster that they believe accidents will be reduced because it will allow drivers more time to react (brake lights coming on faster). Wish I still had the article.
In regards to the aluminum, it was almost like Chevy saw that coming. Have been advertising about their steel truck for a while - think about the Silverado commercial with the submarine.
LED's light up virtually instantly while other bulbs take about 1/10 sec. This does not sound like much but if the guy behind you is going 60mph (88 ft/sec) that gives him 8.8 more feet to stop in after the brake lights come on. Think about how much energy the brakes can take out in 8.8ft. On a 5,500lb vehicle that could equate to 88 horsepower for one second. If there are 10 cars in a line the back car gets an extra 88ft to stop in. That could be huge.
