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 * November 2010: 3D LED Maglites begin to appear with [[Cree]] XP-E LEDs, labeled "Brighter LED" and now show 131 lumens.<REF>[http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=304266 CPF Thread with ANSI Output]</REF><REF>[http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?303409 Initial CPF thread with pictures]</REF>
 * January 2011: 2D LED Maglites begin to appear with Cree XP-E LEDs.
-* July 2012: 2D '''Maglite Pro''' uses Cree XP-G LED for 274 lumens output and 366m throw.
+* September 2011: The '''ML100''' in 2C and 3C versions with Cree XP-E LED has an electronic side switch and mode groups.
-* August 2014: D size lights are now called ML300L, come in 2, 3, or 6 cell versions, have an electronic switch, momentary on, and several modes. C size lights are now called ML100 (electronic side switch and modes). 2D and 3D get Cree XM-L2 LEDs with big jumps in output to 524 and 625 lumens.
+* July 2012: 2D '''Maglite Pro''' uses Cree XP-G LED for 274 lumens output and 366m throw.
+* August 2014: The '''ML300L''' comes in 2D or 3D versions, has an electronic switch, momentary on, and several modes including eco-mode for long runtime. Cree XM-L2 gives 2D 524 lumens max and 3D has 625 lumens.
+* November 2014: '''ML300LX''' with knobby grip released. Same specs as ML300L.
+* July 2015: '''ML50L''' introduced with Cree XM-L2 and much higher output. 2C: 490 lumens, 299m throw; 3C: 611 lumens, 339m throw. Has 4 mode groups, but because of higher output, a long runtime eco-mode takes the place of SOS.
+* October 2015: '''ML25LT''' introduced. No modes or side switch, just twist the head for on. 2C 177 lumens, 319m; 3C 173 lumens, 309m.
+* December 2015: 6D ML300L released with 694 lumens output. Also the 2C and 3C '''ML50LX''' introduced with knobby grip.
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