Vehicle telematics technology

CAN/OBD protocols, MQTT connectivity, fuel management, device certification, positioning techniques, vehicle sensors, and video telematics guides.

This section covers the hardware, protocols, and methods that underpin modern fleet telematics, from in-vehicle communication buses and positioning alternatives to fuel monitoring, video integration, and device certification.

Contents

• CAN and OBDII: In-vehicle communication protocols, OBD device fundamentals, and diagnostic trouble code decoding.

• Connectivity: MQTT fundamentals and other connectivity references.

• Positioning techniques: Cell-based and Wi-Fi positioning as GPS alternatives.

• Sustainable fleet management: EV fleet monitoring, State of Charge tracking, and battery optimization.

• Vehicle sensors: Wireless BLE and UHF sensors for TPMS, temperature, and other fleet data.

• Fuel management: Sensor selection, installation, calibration, and platform-side fuel analysis.

• Legislation: GPS device certification requirements by region.

• Video telematics: Dashcam integration, driver safety monitoring, and device configuration guides.