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Ford's marker lights are an example of this. The huge consistently illuminated panels are simply amazing. The huge light source is perfect for maximum visibility without presenting a blinding spot source like the majority of automotive lights.

But that practically singular investment in automotive optical engineering and innovation is let down by the low frequency PWM driver baling wired into the final design to cut cost by perhaps a dollar or two.



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