Targa Telematics has entered into a strategic partnership with Volvo, with connected car data from Volvo cars integrating into Targa’s platform, with no hardware changes required.
All Volvo models produced from 2015 onwards will be compatible, with fleet managers and drivers having access to data parameters such as: fuel consumption, distance travelled, vehicle location (via GPS), and electric vehicle (EV) specific data.
Fleet managers will also be able to lock and unlock compatible Volvo vehicles remotely.
Alberto Falcione, vice president of sales at Targa Telematics, said: “The collaborations we have with car manufacturers aim to provide new mobility services developed using data flows from vehicles equipped with OEM devices, thus reducing the operational impacts related to aftermarket installations.
“The goal is to simplify and normalize data flows, a highly complex process, and make them available through Targa Telematics’ digital platforms.
“This data is selected based on the real needs of the customer, ensuring efficiency and economic sustainability.
“This enables the creation of fast, optimized and high-performance solutions, with reduced deployment times and a significant improvement in operational processes, both for customers and for the services offered by Targa Telematics.”
Targa Telematics will leverage its decade of experience in insurance, leasing, and rental sectors to provide insights and detailed reports to fleet managers, in turn creating new connected mobility solutions.
The service will be available across Europe, including the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Dimitrios Merkouris, commercial manager at Volvo Cars, said: “Connected vehicles offer a unique opportunity to fundamentally reshape the way fleets are managed.
“Our collaboration with Targa Telematics allows us to bring Volvo’s hallmark quality, innovation, and values to the commercial fleet sector.
“We provide immediate access to meaningful data that supports smarter decision-making, improves operational efficiency, and promotes a more personal, sustainable, and safe mobility.”
