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Old 11-03-2014, 11:04 AM   #45 (permalink)
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Bulbs with filaments have a reflector that directs the light, so it is focused to meet the DOT requirements. So, I think the directionality of a LED is not going to be a problem. In theory at least, they still have to be DOT compliant.

I will take a look at the space behind the Leaf's headlights and if these look like they will fit, I am tempted to get them. Cutting the power consumption by slightly more than half, and almost doubling the light output, makes these quite tempting.
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