Industry Context: This development highlights how rapidly global truck and semi-trailer technologies are evolving and why fleet operators are closely monitoring these changes.
Krone presents new LED lighting for its vehicle range. The focus is on a newly developed round light and LED light strips for cargo area lighting. The systems contribute to safety in traffic and during loading and unloading.
KRONE presents new LED lighting for its vehicle range. The focus is on a newly developed round light and LED light strips for cargo area lighting. The systems contribute to safety in traffic and during loading and unloading.
‘With the new lighting systems, we are consistently pursuing our goal of harmonising functionality, economy and design,’ explains Georg Bergmann, product expert at KRONE Trailer. ‘Especially when it comes to safety-relevant components such as vehicle lighting, it is important to have well-thought-out technology that works reliably in everyday use and at the same time offers added value for our customers.’
The new KRONE round light replaces the previous three-chamber round light. The three central light functions – tail light, brake light and indicator – are no longer separate, but combined in a single light chamber. These functions are supplemented by separate reversing lights and triangular reflectors. The rear fog light is located in the licence plate module. Intelligent electronics on the circuit board eliminate the need for additional ballasts or encoder boxes for flashing side marker lights.
The lens ensures uniform illumination of the tail light. A design cut-out reveals the typical KRONE branding. ‘Thanks to optimised thermal management, the new LED light defrosts at least as quickly as previous filament variants,’ adds Georg Bergmann. The outer lens and the housing are glued and additionally screwed together invisibly. The connection is made via a 7-pin DIN bayonet on the rear of the housing. This achieves a high level of tightness, which reliably protects the electronics from dust and water in accordance with IP6K9K and ensures a long service life.
For fleet operators and logistics companies, developments like this often influence procurement strategy, fleet modernization plans and long-term operating costs.
Truck manufacturers and trailer builders are closely watching these trends as electrification, regulatory pressure and energy infrastructure reshape heavy transport across Europe and North America.
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