LISLE, IL — International Truck on Monday announced it plans to offer over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) for International trucks powered by its N9, N10 and N13 proprietary engines.

The company has completed its initial testing in its test fleets and will finalize testing in customer fleets this fall, according to a news release. The official launch of two-way connected vehicle technology in new International models will come early next year.

“Over-the-air reprogramming in International trucks will revolutionize the way our customers’ trucks are serviced and maintained,” said Bill Kozek, Navistar president of truck and parts. “This is another important example of how our connected vehicle leadership is paving the way for future advancements that will drive improvements in vehicle uptime and real-world, bottom-line results for our customers.”

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