California is among numerous states and cities around the world utilizing telematics not only to optimize fleet operations but also provide regional governments with unprecedented access to a leading-edge computing and analytics platform that can put connected vehicle data to use within a myriad of smart city and smart state initiatives — making them even smarter. In addition to improving road safety, traffic flow and parking efficiency, data collected from roaming fleets — both public or private — assists in monitoring external factors such as weather conditions, identifying hazards and predicting traffic patterns, as well as planning electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, including optimal locations for charging stations.
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