"Finally, when it comes to the future of lighting, giant street lamps may soon be replaced by a bulb the size of a Tic-Tac, which developers insist is not only more energy-efficient but also more powerful.
"The light uses so-called 'light-emitting plasma,' which is similar technology to that of a plasma TV.
'We replace typical 400-watt metal Halide systems and save about 50 percent energy, have three times the life, better color and more light,' says Randy Reid of Luxim. 'We're working close with many fixture manufacturers and we have several cities now that are beginning to install these as beta sites.'
"Environmentalists can get enthusiastic about the new lights, and one can the imagine the workers who replace the bulbs will appreciate them as well."
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"The light uses so-called 'light-emitting plasma,' which is similar technology to that of a plasma TV. 'We replace typical 400-watt metal Halide systems and save about 50 percent energy, have three times the life, better color and more light,' says Randy Reid of Luxim. 'We're working close with many fixture manufacturers and we have several cities now that are beginning to install these as beta sites.'
