New Volvo Trucks feature makes over-the-air software updates more convenient
The driver no longer needs to stay with the vehicle during updates
Volvo Trucks has launched a new improvement to its remote programming service with the introduction of unattended over-the-air software updates. This new capability offers a unique solution for how fleets manage software, allowing vehicles to stay up to date without interrupting operations.
"We are always striving to maximize our customers' uptime, and this is an important milestone," said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. "Drivers will be able to start a software update, lock the truck and walk away, whether that's for a break or at the end of the day, and return to an updated vehicle. It's a simpler way for fleets to keep trucks current without interrupting operations."
Update software without pausing operations
The new feature is possible with Volvo Trucks' new, connected 24-volt platform in North America.
The rapid expansion of over-the-air updates has enabled more than 80 percent of connected Volvo trucks to operate on the latest software and a 24 percent reduction in unplanned stops. These updates enable continuous improvements to critical systems such as engine performance, transmission, and battery management.
Volvo Trucks completed over 18,000 over-the-air software updates in May, with systems capable of dispatching up to 10,000 updates per day across its connected fleet.
"While this type of functionality is becoming standard in the passenger car industry, its impact is significantly greater in trucking, where vehicles are in operation for eight to eleven hours a day. Any time saved directly translates into increased productivity for our customers," said Voorhoeve.
