The bulb, which is based on Vu1’s unique ESL lighting technology platform, uses accelerated electrons to stimulate phosphor and create light, making the surface of the bulb glow and providing natural light quality for up to 10,000 hours.
The new bulb will measure 5.37" in length, compared to the initial 5.75" of the first generation bulb, and will fit in all US recessed can lighting fixtures.
The bulbs are fully dimmable, energy-efficient, non-toxic and provide a light quality virtually indistinguishable from traditional incandescent light bulbs.
Vu1 said it will begin shipping the new bulbs to all customers from 23 March 2011.
Vu1 chairman William Smith said that the proceeds Vu1 recently received from its private placement have supported rapid transition to full automation of the production process, ensuring the company’s ESL bulbs can be produced more efficiently and quickly and lowering costs.
