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TomTom co-founds Overture Maps Foundation to build Open Map Data
TomTom, the geolocation technology specialist, announced, together with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta, and Microsoft, the formation of the Overture Maps Foundation. This collaborative effort under governance of the Linux Foundation aims to develop interoperable open map data.
TomTom launches enhanced EV technology suite
TomTom (TOM2) has reinforced its commitment to a cleaner world by driving the EV revolution forward together with partners and innovative technology. TomTom has unveiled a roster of enhancements to its electric vehicle (EV) suite including upgraded range and routing features, and industry-leading data on charging points.
Boosting drivers’ real-time EV charging information
TomTom (TOM2) has announced an agreement with Eco-Movement, a platform for EV charging point data in Europe. TomTom’s EV suite and TomTom’s Maps APIs are now enhanced with Eco-Movement’s high-quality real-time charging information, providing drivers and EV fleet managers with accurate EV point of interest (POI) information faster than ever before.
TomTom launches GO Discover 7-inch HD satnav
TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, has launched the TomTom GO Discover – a quick and powerful navigation device – with a new 7-inch high-definition (HD) touchscreen display. Squinting at the dashboard for navigation assistance is now a thing of the past.
Partnership to help companies achieve data integrity through location tech
TomTom and global data integrity company, Precisely, have announced an extension of their long-standing relationship. TomTom will provide Precisely with its map and traffic datasets, helping Precisely customers leverage important context to make better-informed, more confident business decisions.
TomTom joins Autoware Foundation
TomTom, the independent location technology specialist, has announced that it has joined the Autoware Foundation. Autoware is a non-profit organisation supporting open-source projects that accelerate the development of autonomous driving technology.
EU initiative delivers road safety data ecosystem
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), has announced that its collaboration with the European Commission-backed Data for Road Safety initiative has resulted in a ready-to-deploy system to warn drivers about dangerous driving conditions.
TomTom and Uber deepen ties to develop mapping experiences
TomTom and Uber have teamed-up and will continue integrating TomTom’s maps, traffic data, and Maps APIs across Uber’s global platform. In addition, Uber will serve as a trusted map editing partner to TomTom, leading to even more accurate navigation and location experiences, routing, fares, and arrival time estimates. This will benefit customers, drivers, and delivery people on Uber’s platf...
ViaMichelin awards TomTom with global deal
TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, has announced an extension of its global deal to provide maps and traffic data to Michelin Travel Partner. TomTom will continue to power ViaMichelin, Michelin Travel Partner’s digital travel service, and several of the brand’s printed products, including travel guides.
TomTom and Delphi deliver fuel savings for passenger cars
TomTom (TOM2) and Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH), have announced that real-world drive tests of Delphi Technologies’ advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) combined with the TomTom ADAS Map delivered fuel savings of more than ten percent in passenger cars.
Global traffic service deal for connected vehicle system
TomTom has been awarded a global multi-year deal to power Ford’s next-generation SYNC with its real time traffic service. Ford’s all-new 2021 F-150 pickup - revealed just days ago - and the soon to be delivered all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV are the first Ford vehicles available with the technology.
Connected navigation for advanced driver assistance
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), today announced that its easy-to-use connected navigation has been chosen to feature in the new Alfa Romeo GIULIA MY20 compact saloon and the Alfa Romeo STELVIO MY20 SUV as part of a global deal, which includes China and Japan.
Edinburgh is the UK’s most congested city
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), has released the results of its TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing the traffic situation in 416 cities, in 57 countries around the world, in 2019. Edinburgh took the UK top spot as most congested city for the third consecutive year, with drivers expecting to spend an average of 41% extra travel time stuck in traffic.
TomTom navigation chosen for all-new US vehicles
TomTom has been chosen by Subaru to be the maps and navigation supplier for its all-new 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy models.
Connected navigation released for Advanced Driver Assistance
TomTom has announced that its easy-to-use connected navigation has been chosen to feature in the new Alfa Romeo GIULIA MY20 compact saloon and the Alfa Romeo STELVIO MY20 SUV as part of a global deal, which includes China and Japan. GIULIA and STELVIO drivers will enjoy turn-by-turn navigation, automatic zooming and advanced lane guidance - all enhancing the user experience.
Collaboration announced for next-gen smart navigation solution
Hitachi Automotive Systems and TomTom has announced that they are collaborating on a proof of concept for the development of a new real time hazard service for navigation and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Duo to open new research lab for autonomous driving
TomTom and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has announced the launch of a new public-private research lab. Atlas Lab will focus on using AI for developing advanced, highly accurate and safe high definition maps for self-driving vehicles. The lab is part of ICAI, the national Innovation Centre for AI, based in the Amsterdam Science Park.
TomTom integrated with Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform
TomTom has revealed that its navigation has been integrated with the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform. Navigation usage and diagnostics data can be sent from vehicles to Microsoft Azure where the data can be used by automakers to generate data-driven insights to deliver tailored services and to make better informed design and engineering decisions. The navigation intelligence – which also includes traffic information and HD map services...
Navigation integrated with Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform
TomTom has revealed that its navigation has been integrated with the Microsoft Connected Vehicle Platform. Navigation usage and diagnostics data can be sent from vehicles to Microsoft Azure where the data can be used by automakers to generate data-driven insights to deliver tailored services and to make better informed design and engineering decisions.
Number of TomTom-powered automated vehicles on road doubles
TomTom has announced that the number of Level 1 and Level 2-enabled vehicles powered by TomTom’s maps for automated driving has doubled. Over 1m vehicles - both private and commercial - and from multiple vehicle manufacturers, are now on the roads.