company's plan to introduce advanced incandescent bulbs by 2010 was undermining efforts to advance energy-efficiency goals sooner. Theo Van Deursen, CEO of Philips, criticized GE in an Associated Press report, saying the U.S. It argues instead for a commitment toward energy-efficiency that is more technology-neutral. Philips and Siemens want to work toward a phase-out of incandescent bulbs, similar to the one planned in Australia and proposed in California and New Jersey, while GE doesn't support such a ban. In other words, don't mess with Thomas Edison. He said GE also supports and sells CFLs, but believes consumers should have more options. of technology at GE, is then quoted saying, "the 21st century version of Edison's bulb provides all the desirable benefits, including light quality and instant-on convenience, as incandescent lamps currently provide at a price that will be less than CFLs."
The new bulbs will replace traditional 40- to 100-watt household bulbs, said GE, adding that initial production will be twice as efficient as today's incandescent bulbs and will eventually be four times as efficient – comparable to CFLs. The well-timed release added advancements and "new materials" will make the trusty incandescent comparable to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in energy efficiency. "GE Announces Advancement in Incandescent Technology New High-Efficiency Lamps Targeted for Market by 2010." Three days after Australia announced its plan to phase out the incandescent bulb by 2010, GE put out a press release with the following headline: You see, the American inventor may be dead, but his determination lives on in the company he founded 115 years ago: the mighty General Electric Co. The spirit of Thomas Edison, perhaps stirred by Australia's decision to ban the incandescent light technology he first commercialized, isn't going down without a fight.
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