As vehicle electronic architectures continue to evolve, more modern vehicles are adopting CAN FD communication to support faster data transmission and more complex in-vehicle systems. This trend is especially visible among newer electric vehicle platforms, where advanced control modules and high-speed communication networks are becoming increasingly common.
To support these changes, TRACETECH™ HEDR is currently advancing the development and testing of a new CAN FD adapter. This R&D project is based on practical requirements identified from Chinese electric vehicle platforms, where CAN FD communication is becoming an important factor in future vehicle EDR access.
The upcoming CAN FD adapter is designed to enhance HEDR’s communication capability with newer vehicle systems and support EDR data retrieval scenarios where CAN FD access is required. The project is currently in the research, development, and debugging stage, with further validation being carried out across selected vehicle models and data structures.
TRACETECH™ HEDR has been developed to support professional vehicle event data retrieval, with strong coverage of Chinese brands, electric, hybrid, and gasoline vehicles. As vehicle technologies continue to change, HEDR will continue to evolve in response to real-world investigation needs and the technical requirements of modern vehicle platforms.
This CAN FD adapter development reflects our ongoing commitment to improving vehicle coverage, enhancing technical adaptability, and supporting crash data investigation professionals as vehicle communication systems advance.
Further updates will be released as development and testing progress.
About TRACETECH™ HEDR
TRACETECH™ HEDR is a professional vehicle Event Data Recorder retrieval system designed for crash data investigation. It supports EDR data access through different connection methods depending on the vehicle model and data structure, helping investigators retrieve available crash-related information such as event records, speed, braking status, acceleration, delta-V, and other supported parameters.
