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 Tachograph Data?

Since the new digital tachograph was introduced, onboard sensors monitor data such as vehicle position, speed and direction. Tachograph data detects if a tachograph card is present, and records the time when a driver begins and ends a driving shift pattern.

Use Cases

Fleet managers can monitor tachograph data to ensure jobs are being performed correctly. Identifying which driver is driving which vehicle and how long they drive for, how fast they go and which direction they head in. All of this is vital in running a smooth operation, and any strays outside of the permitted session can be flagged up to fleet management operators.

It can also be used to work out variances across different drivers. Some drivers may operate more efficiently, drive smoother and can be rewarded for greater output. Where other drivers can be offered advice on how to improve their tachograph data and productivity.