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The success story continues: The introduction of the world´s first full LED headlamp with AFS function in the Audi A8 marked the start of the Audi / Hella cooperation and now they are presenting innovative lighting technology in the new Audi A6. The unmistakable appearance of the new Audi A6 characterizes a combination of sportiness and dynamism. Despite the tight packaging space, the design engineers at the Lippstadt automotive parts supplier still managed to combine a sophisticated design with an intelligent lighting technology.
There is a choice of four headlamp variants: Alongside the standard halogen variants, Hella offers as an option both static as well as camera-controlled xenon headlamps and also a full LED headlamp as a high-end variant. Here, in each case 64 LEDs provide the light distribution specifically required for the situation. Combined with the integrated AFS functions, the driver is granted the best possible road illumination. By switching on or off individual LEDs, the light distribution is automatically adapted to the weather, road and speed conditions. For example, the adverse weather light, which replaces the fog lamp, uses a broader distribution of the light in order to reduce the self-glare in fog or heavy rain.
The integrated dynamic headlamp leveling ensures greater driving comfort. When accelerating or braking, the light beam adapts to the respective vehicle body angle by lowering or raising the module. This guarantees optimum visibility for the driver and also prevents dazzling the oncoming or preceding traffic.
The technical know-how of the Hella lighting and electronics specialists also shines in the xenon variants. The customer can select from a static xenon system or the adaptive light with accompanying headlamp leveling system. In this case, preceding and oncoming vehicles are detected by a camera which is located behind the windscreen. The Hella lighting electronics systems uses these external parameters to adapt the cut-off of the headlamp to the other road users, thus ensuring the greatest possible range at all times. If the road is empty, the system automatically switches to high beam. This way, the driver is provided with the best possible illumination of the road but without dazzling other drivers. Extra safety is granted by the AFS functions offered also with the adaptive light and accompanying headlamp leveling system. The system uses the data acquired from the rain and light sensors as well as that of the navigation system to control the lighting. This link enables the headlamps to react predictively. For example, the junction light is activated before the vehicle reaches a junction.
Alongside the headlamp systems, Hella offers a further assistance system – the 24 GHz radar sensor. Used for the first time ever in the Audi Q7, the 24 GHz radar sensory system from Hella is now being offered in the new Audi A6. It supports the lane change assist function by monitoring the rear and side areas of the vehicle whilst it is in motion. This supports the driver in preparing and performing overtaking maneuvers and warns the driver early on of any critical driving situations.
A sporty and dynamic design coupled with intelligent assistance systems supports the new Audi A6 both in terms of its emotional appearance as well as in its functionality.
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Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Lippstadt:
Hella is a globally positioned, independent family-owned company with 23,000 employees at 70 locations in more than 30 countries.
The Hella Group develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry, and
still has one of the world’s largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis and services. Complete
vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems and vehicle electrical systems are produced in joint venture companies. With more
than 3,500 people working in research and development, Hella is one of the most important innovation drivers in the market.
In addition, with sales of 3.6 billion euros in fiscal year 2009/10, the Hella Group is one of the top 50 automotive parts
suppliers in the world and one of the 100 largest German industrial companies.
For further information contact:
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
Dr. Markus Richter
Company Spokesperson
Rixbecker Strasse 75
59552 Lippstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)2941 38-7545
Fax: +49 (0)2941 38-477545
Markus.Richter@hella.com
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