With a strong growth trajectory, India’s connected truck telematics market has become the fastest growing globally. From traditional automobiles to modern electric and connected vehicles, the transportation industry has undergone a metamorphosis. This remarkable change has been attributed to growing emphasis on safety, progressive government policies such as The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), Green Freight Corridor Project, Bharat Stage (BS) emission standards, and improvement in infrastructure and connectivity.
Connected trucks and buses are today equipped with telematics and other wireless tools for receiving live traffic updates, smart routing, roadside assistance in case of a breakdown, and many other such useful features. These features can impact lives in plenty of ways including safety and shorten commute times.
Commercial vehicle manufacturers are also focusing on progressive connectivity solutions that provide instant insights in case of emergencies. As a result, the adoption of vehicle tracking and emergency panic buttons in public transportation have picked up momentum.
Leaders in the vehicle industry are also prioritizing technological developments such as the release of Next Generation Telematics Protocol (NGTP), a technology-neutral telematics approach. It aims to provide flexibility and scalability to the automotive, telematics and in-vehicle technology industries to offer better connectivity and integration of data and services aimed at drivers, passengers, and the vehicle.
The popularity of commercial telematics is evident in the market projections, for commercial vehicles it is expected to reach US $6,152.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.8% during this period.
With the vehicles evolving into highly sophisticated data hubs majorly capable of producing large volumes of real-time data, the demand as well as the need for robust and scalable data storage solutions have become even more imperative than ever. To help ensure smooth operations, high-capacity, long-lasting storage solutions are essential to handle the telematics data to enable newer technologies such as V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
Data storage is the HERO
In connected vehicles, while some data would be needed for just a few seconds, the rest of the data would be saved for days or months in the cloud for analytical or regulatory requirements. Moreover, diverse applications will have different data requirements; and a variety of demanding automotive applications will need different high-capacity storage solutions to deliver high-performance and high-reliability. Western Digital’s automotive grade storage solutions address the evolving needs of applications such as infotainment, digital cluster, telematics gateway, ADAS and data recorders.
Way Forward
Commercial vehicles with 5G will transform the need for data storage in the coming years. With the help of 5G technology, fleet operators can effectively track vehicles health and performance. With high-speed connectivity, connected trucks can interact with smart infrastructure such as traffic lights and road sensors, helping logistics companies to maximize the fleet management through sophisticated tracking and route planning.
Connected trucks and buses are redefining the commercial transportation industry, offering unparalleled improvements in efficiency, safety, and sustainability. They are not mere mechanical engines anymore but have become data centers on wheels.
We need the continued integration of newer and advanced technologies and data driven solutions in shaping the future of transportation. Storage is and will become more of an integral part of this journey.
