> claims about LED lifetime costs based on (seemingly false) figures about durability. (E.g. drive around Los Angeles and see the dead/dying LED streetlights al

> claims about LED lifetime costs based on (seemingly false) figures about durability. (E.g. drive around Los Angeles and see the dead/dying LED streetlights all over the place). LED can be made durable if desired. In Detroit's case[1], the high failure rate can be attributed to manufacturer cutting corner on heat dissipation. [1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19848794 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19848794