Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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26 commercial carrier journal | october 2015 International to offer Wi-Fi engine reprogramming I nternational Truck announced plans to offer over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules for models powered by its N9, N10 and N13 proprietary engines. The company said it has completed its initial testing in its test fleets and will finalize testing in customer fleets this fall. The official launch of two-way connected vehicle technology in new International models will come early next year. "Over-the-air reprogramming in International trucks will revolutionize the way our customers' trucks are ser- viced and maintained," said Bill Kozek, Navistar president, Truck and Parts. "This is another important example of how our connected vehicle leadership is paving the way for future advancements that will drive improvements in vehicle uptime and real-world bottom-line results for our customers." In the initial launch phase, OTA technology will be available on model-year 2017 International trucks powered by N9, N10 and N13 engines. OTA reprogramming of the truck's ECM will enable the driver or fleet manager to use a mobile interface to initiate reprogramming at their facility over a Wi-Fi connection. The company said its partnership with leading data and technology companies will ensure the system offers the highest level of security. – Jack Roberts International's over-the- air reprogramming will be available on model-year 2017 trucks powered by N9, N10 and N13 engines. Volvo expands telematics capabilities V olvo Trucks North America expanded its ASIST Web- based service communication platform to integrate with its Truck Diagnostics System. The integration complements Volvo's Remote Diagnostics telematics-based proactive diag- nostics and repair planning system, which also works through ASIST. Remote Diagnostics monitors real-time critical fault codes in the engine, aftertreatment system and the Volvo I-Shift au- tomated manual transmission, identifying necessary parts and providing repair instructions before the truck arrives for service. Once at the dealership, TDS also can help diagnose all vendor components. The new integration speeds up check-in and inspection at dealerships, Volvo said. With TDS, the dealer service advis- er now can perform a quick diagnosis and let the customer know whether the repair is basic or will require more extensive diagnostics and repair time. The quick diagnostics test opens a case in ASIST, allowing for streamlined communications and complete repair documentation. If a fault relates to an open Remote Diagnostics case in ASIST, the data from TDS automatically appends to it. – Jack Roberts Ram refreshes ProMaster lineup for 2016 R am Trucks unveiled slight modifications to its commercial van lineup for the 2016 model year. Most notable is the addition of a side win- dow to the 159-inch high-roof extended-configuration ProMaster, the largest configuration offered. Ram also added a chrome grille option to its third-generation unibody front-wheel-drive van, and provisions for a second battery at the cab's rear and new 20-amp auxiliary switches accessible on the dash panel also will be available for select 2016 models. For more urban applications, the 2016 ProMaster City will replace the C/V as Ram's Class 1 van offering. Based on the Fiat Doblò, the 178-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder nine-speed automatic front-wheel drive ProMaster City is the brand's second collaboration with Fiat Professional, with the ProMaster full-size van being the first. – Jack Roberts Ram Trucks made slight modifications to its ProMaster commercial van lineup for the 2016 model year.