They already have, sort of, they're called LEDs.  More light for less power
consumption.

On 4/5/07, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mts.net> wrote:
>
> So when are compact flourescents coming to automobiles?
>
> Jeff
>
> On 3-Apr-07, at 7:40 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
>
> > I'm using the "Euro" 21 watt single filament bulbs in the rear
> > running light
> > positions on my mom's van and Dixie, available at Lordco.
> >
> > On the 84 I've jumpered the fog light sockets and am running two of
> > the
> > regular running lights per side.  It makes a much wider light. The
> > ideal
> > might be some combination of the above.
> >
> > Jake
> >
> > On 4/3/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all.
> >>
> >> Was at FLAPS,  and saw "Night Hawk" (GE I think)  #1157 etc.
> >> brake/tail light bulbs.
> >>
> >> Their claim:  " ..... 20% brighter "
> >>
> >> They appear to be same wattage, just different (Zenon) technology.
> >>
> >> Has anyone successfully used these? i.e. like NOT melting tail light
> >> lens in the process.
> >>
> >> I'd install and A/B them but batt disconnected as dash et al still in
> >> pieces.
> >>
> >> Mucho TIA,
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
> >>
> >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com