Custom-engineered LED headlights for Class 8 trucks will become available from Truck-Lite. Initially developed for military use, the LED headlights were first offered on the Freightliner Cascadia and made available as an aftermarket retrofit option from Freightliner dealers. The company now plans to develop custom headlight options for other truck makes and models.
LED headlights, according to Truck-Lite, offer improved daytime visibility and object recognition at night. The LED beam pattern also reduces eyestrain and headlight glare to oncoming traffic. An additional benefit, the company notes, is a reduction in amperage draw, freeing up power for other uses and resulting in longer lighting system life.