Data Items

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.
Our data catalog on Airtable contains technical information specific to each data category, including its properties and their production availability.

What Is Off-Road Data?

Two main off-road data points are captured within this category. One is the incline of the route and how much elevation the vehicle is undertaking. The other is the suspension level percentage, measured between 0 and 1 (100%) to measure ride height.

Use Cases

When a vehicle is driving on an incline, sensors detect the vehicle's grip and condition. If the grip is available in one area, then power can be focussed on that area. With the ECU transferring engine power to one or two wheels. Plus, off-road vehicles have low-range transmissions, which can be activated using off-road data if the incline/descent is too steep.

Plus, ride heights can be adjusted using sensors and camera data. If there are troublesome rocks or deep trenches in the area then the suspension can be adjusted to overcome this and protect the undercarriage of the vehicle.