Is there anything new with generator lights these days?

Of course, I have used the old ones from the '60's and '70's. Then, I went to Shopko (the local bike shop didn't have any). The generator lights they had for $12.00 were the same technology as the generator lights from thirty years ago except that some parts were plastic.

I like having a generator light on my commuter for times when my batteries konk out on me. The old faithful generator light always torches up despite months or even years of neglect.

I found, interestingly, that in China and Africa they use 12 volt generators and lights as compared with the 6 volt lights we use here in the USA. Of course, it would take more energy to power a 12 volt than a 6 volt, but imagine how well you could see!

So, that said, who knows what is the latest and greatest in generator lights?