Targa Telematics is working with Volvo on the development of new connected mobility solutions in Europe.

The deal gives Targa customers immediate access to meaningful data direct from Volvo models to support smarter decision-making

The major new partnership will see Targa integrate data from the Swedish brand’s cars directly into its telematics platform to enable increasingly innovative connected mobility solutions in Europe. Fleets will also be able to access in-depth data on areas such as EV efficiency, fuel consumption and location without the need for new hardware installations.

The agreement will deliver a direct integration of data streams from “numerous” Volvo models into Targa’s platform. This will enable the creation of new connected mobility services using information relating to items such as kilometres travelled, fuel consumption, GPS location, EV data or remote commands such as lock/unlock in full compliance with privacy and safety regulations.

The data integrations are compatible with all Volvo passenger car models manufactured from 2015 onwards.

Targa said the deal further strengthens its position as a leader in OEM data management, aiming to offer fleet managers – and drivers – a growing number of digital services, simplifying the provisioning process of vehicles. Fleet managers will also get access to a set of structured information – in the form of detailed reports – that is essential for making effective decisions and optimising the fleet.

The partnership marks Targa’s latest OEM business integration as the telematics specialist continues to expand its work with automakers on global data partnerships. The company also has more than 10 years’ experience in the leasing, rental and insurance sector, which allows data to be transformed into valuable information.

Alberto Falcione, vice president sales of 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 normalise data flows, a highly complex process, and make them available through Targa Telematics’ digital platforms… This enables the creation of fast, optimised 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.”

Dimitrios Merkouris, commercial manager at Volvo Cars, said: “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.”