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Our connected car data catalogue grows with every new manufacturer. Explore the variety of data items available via our Auto API.

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Connected Vehicle Data

Using telematics devices, cars can distribute data for many purposes for an end-user. Car data is created by electrical sensors linked to the ECU or Electronic Control Unit. An ECU is linked to an onboard telematics device which transmits live data. A user in a central location receives this data over the air, with an end interface that can be configured in a way that works for their business.Many attributes of a car can be transmitted live or at set intervals using GPS and mobile data networks.

Using car data, fleet management companies analyse their vehicles to help reduce costs, prevent maintenance issues and schedule service appointments in advance. Governments and councils can use car technical data to better manage traffic. Insurance companies can have real-world use cases for their customers and the introduction of smart cities with connected cars results in more efficient infrastructure. Most importantly, emergency services receive live vehicle data to accurately locate an accident, with automatic triggers to call ambulances if the vehicle senses it is in a severe accident.
Our connected car data catalogue grows with every new manufacturer. Explore the variety of data items available via our Auto API.
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What Is Cruise Control Data?

Adaptive cruise control takes us closer to autonomous driving too. With a set distance behind the driver in front, you are trusting a host of sensors and radar systems to keep you safe on the road.

The adaptive cruise control has a set speed at which the driver would like to go if there is no vehicle in front to follow. Cruise control data is used to keep the vehicle at this set speed by monitoring wheel speed, engine speed and in some cases traffic signs to determine the speed limit of that stretch of road.

Use Cases

Fleet management can determine how often a driver uses the cruise control feature and whether the driver has gone beyond the speed limit. Cruise control can help with fuel economy on long routes. Other use cases include the speed that drivers choose in a particular area. All from the cruise control data being sent over the air to central servers for remote access.

In a crash, cruise control data can be analysed to see if the driver had it enabled leading up to the incident. Helping to get a bigger picture of the conditions of the car when analysing the incident.