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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.

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What Is Vehicle Hood Data?

Under the hood, the engine or EV systems are placed. To keep them protected, the status of the hood being closed, or locked is vital for fleet managers and vehicle owners. Plus, the hood needs to be easily unlocked when a mechanic works in this area of the car. Knowing the hood data goes a long way in working out if a car is broken down or has been tampered with.

Use Cases

Using Hood data is important when a vehicle has broken down. As previous hood data history can be checked to see if it had been opened in the past. This could mean the engine, fluid or electrical system has been tampered with. Leading to further investigation as to why the vehicle broke down.

Fleet managers can also use hood data when the vehicle is in the workshop being repaired. As it may indicate the car is being worked on and the estimated time of completing the work.