The burning questions facing OEMs right now are how many connectors should be used and what they should look like. The survey yielded a mixed result. Nineteen percent did not reply to the question. Engineers also want to know the number of connectors that fleets use between vehicles and what fleets do with the auxiliary circuit of the standard J560 seven-pin electrical connector. That means OEMs and fleet operators must use extreme care if they use that circuit for any other purpose.
Switched systems are most likely to be affected by the trailer ABS regulations.
Respondents appeared indifferent about the wireless opportunities. Fleets were more intrigued by the other category of devices on the trailer.