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Automated-manual transmission The AMT3 automated-manual transmission, designed for M2 vehicles, uses a two-pedal shift system to equalize driver performance. It eliminates the torque converter and couples the engine to the transmission with a hydrau- lically actuated clutch, helping reduce torque interruption during shifting and providing constant lock-up. FREIGHTLINER, freightlinertrucks.com, CIRCLE/ENTER 153 Surface-mounted LED The UL 844 Class 1 LED surface mount has a 30-watt output, high color rendition index and a 5-year bulb life, the company says. The lights carry both Class 1 and Class 2 Division 1 ratings and are available in lengths of 2 feet and 4 feet. LARSON ELECTRONICS.magnalight.com, (800) 369-6671, CIRCLE/ENTER 154 Severe duty tire The G278 MSD super single tire is designed for off-road, severe-duty vocational applications and features a crisscross tread design that offers improved off-road traction and helps route water from the tread, the company says. The grooved angles have full-width interlock- ing groove protectors. The tire is available in 385/65R, 425/65R and 445/65R sizes. GOODYEAR, goodyear.com/truck, CIRCLE/ENTER 155 Sealed floor slat The Pressure Seal PS+ Series floor slat is made to keep materials from sifting through the bottom of a moving trailer and is designed specifically for trans- porting agricultural products. The flooring features a full-length, integrated hold-down system that elimi- nates the need for T-blocks. When a load is placed on the trailer floor, the pressure from the cargo creates a seal between the slat and bearing strips. KEITH MANUFACTURING, keithwalkingfloor.com, CIRCLE/ENTER 156 JULY 2011 OVERDRIVE 47