A Key to Staying On the Road Comes Over-the-Air

摘要

In the heavy (Class 8) vocational truck arena Construction Equipment follows, one of the more notable recent developments has been the proliferation of technology for over-the-air (OTA) software updates, which allows trucks to be "reprogrammed" remotely, skipping shop visits and staying on the job. Similar to the telematics boom in off-road iron, truck OEMs can send information and updates, or the driver can initiate updates when convenient, particularly where engine management is concerned. Truck health and locations also can be monitored. Here's a look at some of the major OTA systems and capabilities. Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics has been engineered to enhance vehicle diagnostics by providing real-time engine health information to fleet managers and Kenworth dealers. It also allows fleets to track the location of the trucks.