Event Data Recording Developments in Recreation Vehicles

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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…

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Two Events, One Data Recorder

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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…

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Side-by-Side (SSV) & Watercraft Electronic Event Data

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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…

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Lane Change & Crash: Who, When, Where?

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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…

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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…

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Don’t Underestimate the Importance and Power of Event Data

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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.…

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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…

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Industry Update: Heavy Vehicle Truck Data

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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…

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