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 Windscreen Data?

Windscreen damage, confidence in which it has been damaged and the date of the damage detected are all part of windscreen data points. This, along with the damaged area, an alert that a windscreen needs replacing, and the size of the windscreen matrix all also data points. Wiper status and wiper intensity form part of windscreen data too.

Use Cases

An object impacting the windscreen may compromise the safety of the driver. Fleet managers receive windscreen data showing damage, they can communicate with the driver and order a replacement windscreen service if the damage is sufficient.

Taking vehicles off the road for repair also impacts productivity for a business that runs a fleet. Windscreen data ensures the faulty windscreen is dealt with immediately to reduce repair time.