Event Data Recording Developments in Recreation Vehicles
R. Scott King, BSME, Principal Automotive/Mechanical Engineer Event data recorders (EDRs) in passenger vehicles and commercial trucks have been in use for nearly 20 years. During that time, they have…
Two Events, One Data Recorder
R. Scott King, BSME, Principal Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: While standing at their property edge, waiting for a school bus, a father and son were seriously injured when they…
Side-by-Side (SSV) & Watercraft Electronic Event Data
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer :::: Over time the number of electronic devices and features in motorized vehicles has generally increased, some of which can record diagnostic or…
Lane Change & Crash: Who, When, Where?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., MS, Mechanical Engineer :::: The driver of a Jeep SUV stated they were approaching a four-way intersection when a GMC pickup truck changed lanes and entered…
Infotainment Systems: What’s in Your Car & How is it Used?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Modern vehicles in the automobile market can record a wealth of insightful data. Traditionally, forensic investigators had the ability to…
Don’t Underestimate the Importance and Power of Event Data
James R. Schmidt, Jr., BSME, Sr. Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: The capability of recording event data when a crash occurs is becoming more prevalent in vehicles on the road today.…
Failure Due to Recall or Driver Error
Robert S. Kinder, JR, BSME, Mechanical Engineer :::: Over the years, automotive electrical systems have grown steadily in function and sophistication, often replacing former mechanically-controlled systems with electronic ones. A…
Industry Update: Heavy Vehicle Truck Data
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., Mechanical Engineer :::: Event data recorders (EDR) have been a hot topic since late 2012 when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a rule…
