LED headlights now standard on International ProStar

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LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced Truck-Lite’s LED headlights are now standard on its International ProStar Class 8 on-highway trucks.

“LED headlamps offer significantly longer life over traditional halogen lamps while also emitting a more natural light than improves visibility for the driver,” said Steve Gilligan, vice-president, product planning and information, Navistar. “LED lights have been an option on the International ProStar for several months and we are excited about making the solution standard equipment on our ProStar model.”

LED headlights emit a light colour that more closely resembles daylight, reducing driver fatigue and eye strain. The lights also provide a more powerful beam that better illuminates the road and roadsides. A custom coating will be applied to the lens on the ProStar to decrease the haze and dimming common with traditional headlights, International announced.

LEDs also draw less power than halogen lamps, extending the life of the lights and lowering maintenance costs.

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  • Dear Steve Gilligan; May I address a “”REAL PROBLEM ” to not only you but to “All” manufactures of the “LED HEAD LIGHTS” I am Fighting Mad/ANGERY at you and all those manufacturing these LED headlights;
    They glare so badly when I aproch them; that I have threatened to take a hammer to them,,,(as I’m told there is NO ADJUSTMENT) Soooooooo either
    manufacture (ADJUSTMENT OR FACE THE MUSIC) !
    (I fully plan to make a STINK about it) I plan to see SGI & THE PLOICE;
    we need this STRICTLY ENFORCED ! these bright lights GLARING IN MY FACE
    NEEDS TO BE STOPPED!(IF they are that good?? )) then they must have adjustment (AND BE IN ADJUSTMENT)! OR BE FINED! ((IN FACT FINE THE MANUFACTURER)) SORRY BUT THAT IS A FACT!
    I have been driving on the road since 1958 (AND at that time we had CRAPPY LIGHTS) that NEEDED IMPROVEMENT ! BUT WHAT ABOUT THE ON COMMING TRAFIC; They NEED to see too!Thank you Sincerely Jon Giesbrecht.

  • Great Article. Really enjoyed going through this. But i have to add that HIDs are also one of the best option for headlights now. They are coming in premium cars but can buy its conversion kits. They are also brighter and last longer than normal headlights.