Onboard Electronics
March 31, 2008 
Length 25:31
 
With special guests Ralph DeGenova and Connell Deedy of Volvo Trucks. TOPICS: Defining onboard electronics. Moving beyond “black boxes” and onboard recorders. How newer electronic engines are demanding new sensors and diagnostics. Monitoring the engine and other parts of the system. Computerized collection of information from the data bus during service. A review of telematics and how data is transferred. Fault code monitoring and broadcasting back to home base. How Volvo Truck technology is reducing downtime. Catching symptoms before they become problems. Analyzing fault code data and responding quickly to maximize uptime out on the road. How these systems can improve fuel economy and overall performance. Making drivers smarter about fuel economy, too much idle time and other bottom-line issues. Emissions reduction systems and fuel consumption.