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Products 72 Commercial Carrier Journal April 2009 Truck-Lite says its 7-inch round LED headlamps, now available in 12-volt, will be marketed for heavy- and medium-duty trucks. The headlamp application means brighter, crisper and whiter light output than incandes-cent alternatives, while offering greater dependability and as much as 50 times longer life, according to the com-pany. The headlamps feature solid-state circuit board assemblies for added shock and vibration resistance, as well as hard-coated polycarbonate lenses designed to offer 30 times more impact strength than glass. The LED headlamps are designed to replace any stan-dard 7-inch round headlight within 12-volt applications; they can be aimed using standard mechanical aiming equipment. Truck-Lite says the headlamps meet or exceed all applicable U.S. Department of Transportation require-ments pertaining to headlights. Truck-Lite (www.truck-lite.com) Write 214 on Reader Service Card The new CIMC R8000 refrigerated trailer is produced jointly by CIMC and Direct Chassis, a CIMC company and sister company to Vanguard National Trailer. CIMC designed the R8000 to withstand the rigors of the North American trucking market with exacting fit-and-finish specifications and an advanced foam-ing process that provides both thermal integrity and durability. The company says the reefer weighs slightly less than 13,000 pounds, although it can be spec'd with optional weight-saving components. The reefers are made in China and assembled in the United States and can be configured in a variety of ways to meet a wide range of applications and spe-cific cargo requirements, according to the company. Vanguard National Trailer (www.vanguardtrailer.com) Write 216 on Reader Service Card Thermo King announced a new product line that eventu-ally will replace its temperature control units for straight trucks. The T-Series provides improved performance, fuel economy and lifecycle cost, said Tim Ryan, truck product director. The new models will be introduced from August through February. The primary models will be one for normal operation powered by the truck's diesel engine; a hybrid that can utilize plug-in power; and a hybrid that can use power from a hybrid truck's electric storage. In the third case, using Thermo King's Hybrid SmartPower, the owner will use 40 to 60 percent less fuel and emit 40 to 60 percent fewer pollutants, Ryan said. The T-Series overall will offer 10 percent better fuel econ-omy than existing models, due partly to improved throttle valve technology, Ryan said. The T-Series' features, he said, include: A slick exterior skin that is more durable and scratch-resistant than current models; A honeycombed grille that allows for maximum airflow through the condenser coil; Placement of components to allow easier service and use; A driver interface that's based on symbols, not text, to reduce driver error; Selectable alarm settings; Advanced belt systems that ensure proper tension; and Improvements that make it the company's quietest system ever. Thermo King (www.thermoking.com) Write 215 on Reader Service Card Round LED headlamps 53-foot reefer New temperature-control unit line