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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 Trunk Data?

High-value goods can be stolen if a trunk is left unlocked or open for passers-by. This is why trunk data is a useful aspect for fleet managers and vehicle owners. Especially with the possibility of locking the trunk remotely.

Broken down, trunk data falls under three main categories. Lock status, safe state of the trunk for lock safety, and the position of the trunk lid.

Use Cases

Users may have a preference for the height of the trunk lid when operating an automated lift-gate feature on modern vehicles. Trunk data is used to configure the position of the trunk and prevent collisions with garage ceilings or low-slung objects that can damage the vehicle.

Fleet managers who monitor trunk data can work out if a vehicle trunk was left unlocked. This is vital for any fleet that transports highly valued or data-sensitive items such as laptops or phones. With trunk data sent remotely to fleet central operations, they can choose to remotely close or lock the trunk if they feel the vehicle and its goods are in danger.