Tracking the trends in commercial vehicle communications

Industry insiders at Molex offer what they think the future may hold for heavy-duty components in 24/7 communications systems.

Seasoned operators of commercial vehicles will say they can sense how their vehicles are performing based on the sounds and vibrations the vehicles produce. Today, the latest commercial vehicles can do that on their own via sophisticated communications systems that monitor performance, position the vehicle, schedule needed maintenance, communicate with accessory equipment, and even help drive the vehicle, among other functions.

These communications systems require myriad electronic components. In this article, Molex examines some of the communications component trends it anticipates for commercial vehicles in 2016, including challenges to implementing 24/7 communications, interaction with other communications systems, and changes in standards.