HOME NEWS ARTICLES PRODUCTS JOBS EVENTS BUYERS GUIDE WEBCASTS BLOG MAGAZINE NEWSLETTER TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS RESOURCES ADVERTISE CONTACT US Technology and Applications of LEDs Subscribe Whole SiteNewsArticlesProducts  ARTICLES (February 2005) < Previous Month  Next Month > Displays and signs call for improvements in green and white LEDs Speakers at a recent conference described trends and challenges in the full-color video display and signage markets. Panel points to developments in high-power LEDs At a recent LEDs conference, leading manufacturers described progress in their high-power LED products. China promotes benefits of solid-state lighting The Chinese government is funding a national program to position the country as a leader in solid-state lighting. LEDs for heavy trucks and commercial vehicles The proportion of LED lamps used in commercial vehicles is rising and LEDs will largely replace incandescent lamps in a few years. LED market grew 37% to reach $3.7 billion in 2004 White LEDs and mobile phone applications dominated the high-brightness LED market in 2004, but growth is likely to slow. Case study: Canopy border lighting for gas stations TIR's LightMark border tube system has been used extensively by two major petroleum retailers, BP and Petro-Canada. The ROI of LEDs: saving money with energy efficient sources, programs and initiatives LEDs provide an excellent return on investment, especially when paired with energy rebates and tax exemptions, writes Bruce Pelton of OptiLED. February 2005 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 20042005200620072008 Copyright © 2007-2008 PennWell Corporation, Tulsa, OK. All Rights Reserved. LEDs Magazine is part of PennWell's Technology Group, which also includes: Strategies in Light Strategies Unlimited OptoIQ Laser Focus World SmallTimes BioOptics World Vision Systems Design Lightwave Military & Aerospace Electronics Advanced Packaging Surface Mount Technology Solid State technology Designed by Kestrel Web Services