The idea of in-car telematics, or a “black box,” for automotive and other connected transport has been accelerating through the steps from concept to in-use application faster than almost any other M2M category. This might be partly due to increased driver safety standards, rising insurance premiums, or other factors, but the fact remains.
On April 15, Novatel Wireless and In-Car Cleverness Limited announced that Novatel is going to create a suite of cellular IoT solutions for both commercial and consumer transportation telematics markets, for use in In-Car Cleverness’ products. The solution will be deployed in the United Kingdom late in April and is already available for deployment throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
The collaboration adds the Novatel line of MiFi Drive IoT solutions for telematics and Wireless Device Manager software for remote management of devices, in addition to plug and play OBD II devices, fixed trackers and “vehicle-as-hub” gateways. Telematics applications incorporate dual accelerometers, advanced diagnostics, pin-point GPS, programmable platforms and cellular certified network options. Each type of vehicle, from personal cars to shipping trucks, will have a custom-designed solution, tailored to its unique requirements.
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“In-Car Cleverness delivers an impressive solution via the Onboard platform,” said Chip Harleman, SVP and General Manager, Novatel Wireless. “In order to deliver a solution that customers can rely on, there must be a commitment to testing. Our rigorous compatibility testing standards combined with ICC's ongoing robust real-world testing delivers a solution our customers can count on.”
This kind of telematics solution gives drivers and fleet managers reliable and accurate behavior data, in addition to monitoring the vehicles themselves. Car rental companies, fleets, auto dealerships, and automobile insurance companies are set to benefit most by mitigating risk and increasing efficiency, but the systems provide benefits across almost all users.
Edited by
Maurice Nagle
