The Key Insights on IoT in the Automotive Industry 

Automotive use cases and key players

Facts About 1NCE Automotive Customers

  • Represent 16% of 1NCE customer base

  • Used in 137 countries

  • Supported 388 large deployments so far

  • Typical deployment size 10K-50k

Facts About 1NCE Automotive Customers

  • Represent 16% of 1NCE customer base

  • Used in 137 countries

  • Supported 388 large deployments so far

  • Typical deployment size 10K-50k

The automotive industry is rapidly evolving in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), just like many other sectors. In a recent report by Transforma Insights, it was revealed that the connected car industry is poised for significant growth, with an estimated 2.5 billion connections projected by 2030. 

This prominence is due to the large number of mobile, high-bandwidth cellular connections within the connected car space. The high relevance of the automotive sector for IoT is also reflected in the 1NCE customer base. Out of the 23,000 customers we serve today over 16% are from the automotive sector. which are based in 41 countries, including the USA, Italy, Germany, France, China, Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, Serbia, Greece, and other markets. Additionally, we see material evidence of the global character of IoT use cases in automotive based on the fact that our customers are using the 1NCE service in more than 137 countries worldwide. 

Source: Transforma Insights

Automotive & IoT Use Cases 

Explore common IoT use cases in the automotive industry and their brief descriptions in the table below: 

eCall IoT

A versatile system with applications in fleet management, usage-based insurance, entertainment, stolen vehicle recovery, and navigation. It enables vehicles to connect and communicate through both aftermarket and factory-fit connectivity for various purposes.

Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) IoT

Calculate premiums based on vehicle usage and driving behavior. Insurers gather data through telematics devices to offer personalized insurance rates.

Vehicle Diagnostics IoT

Entail monitoring a vehicle's operation and health by collecting data on performance and condition to identify maintenance needs and issues.

Below find some other popular use cases within the industry:

Use Case 

Description 

Dash Cams 

Aftermarket in-vehicle cameras are used to record vehicle interiors or exteriors, primarily for documenting evidence in case of road accidents. 

In-Vehicle Infotainment 

Involves connected aftermarket devices that enhance functions on e-bikes, bicycles, e-scooters, and scooters, offering entertainment and additional features for riders. 

In-Vehicle Navigation 

Implies connected navigation services that provide turn-by-turn guidance to vehicle occupants, helping them navigate to their destinations. 

Vehicle Head Unit 

A vehicle head unit is an integrated factory-fitted onboard unit that offers various connected car services. It serves as the central interface for vehicle-related functions and data. 

Road Traffic Monitoring & Control 

Involves connections to buses, especially public transport vehicles, and encompasses monitoring and controlling road traffic. It includes features like road condition monitoring, congestion charging, and traffic volume monitoring. 

EV Charging

Applies to public infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and includes systems for security and safety enhancement, such as gunshot detection and location identification, in public spaces. 

Customers Talk 

To understand the real-world impact of IoT in the automotive industry, let's dive into some success stories and hear what customers have to say. 

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