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The TomTom Beginner's Guide to Electric Vehicles is here
Whether you’re already on board, or still making up your mind, the automotive world is going electric and we have to adapt. It may seem simple, but for many, it’s a big change. There’s new technology to figure out, new habits to adopt, new ways of planning trips. But we’ve got you covered — our introductory guide to EVs is here to help you, or anyone thinking of ‘going electric,’ take the leap.
Jul 22, 2024·2 mins read
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explainers and insights
Q&A: How is TomTom helping fix the pains of the EV industry?
Over the past few weeks, we’ve interviewed TomTom’ers who are working on the future of mapping and location tech. We’ve spoken with the technically minded, the future oriented and the community focused. Most recently, we talked to one of TomTom’s EV experts. It might surprise you to find out that TomTom is so invested in the world of EV, but, as we learned, location data and digital maps are going to play a central role in the transition to cleaner transport.
Apr 05, 2023·4 mins read
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behind the map
TomTom CPO: 'Maps have a unique ability to make our roads safer'
Maps are a special technology. For centuries they’ve helped us understand our changing world and solve ever-evolving challenges such as how to get from a to b, how to design cities and how to manage traffic, among others. Recently, we interviewed Johan Land, TomTom’s Chief Product Officer, to learn more about maps’ unique ability to positively contribute to road safety.
May 31, 2024·5 mins read
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behind the map
A solution for chaos: TomTom’s award winning, customer-centric map
Following months of research, consulting and business analysis firm Frost and Sullivan recently awarded TomTom its 2024 Customer Value Leadership Award for the automotive mapping segment, recognizing the company for its innovative yet authentic approach to automotive map products, which are part of TomTom Orbis Maps. We sat down with Frost and Sullivan Associate Director and Head of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Research Kamalesh Mohanarangam to learn more.
Jul 08, 2024·4 mins read
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At the intersection of location tech and business: Marco Pfrang elevates data and analytics
The amount of data going into an ever-growing global map that updates to reflect real-world changes is hard to fathom. Yet for Marco Pfrang, such complex datasets are exactly what he likes to work with. He’s made an impact with data and analytics at ING, Adevinta and Google. Now, Marco is playing a pivotal role in the future of mapping as Director of Product Management at TomTom. We talked to him to hear his story and find out what excites him about his journey ahead.
Mar 04, 2025· mins read
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'It's not going to happen overnight' — TomTom expert explains how we can fix congestion
Ralf-Peter Schäfer, TomTom VP of Product Management Traffic and Travel Information, has studied traffic, congestion and its impact on transit for decades. Over this time, much has changed in the world, but one thing has remained constant: the challenge of traffic and congestion.
Feb 04, 2025· mins read
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Sapporo, Japan sets the record for the single, worst day of traffic in 2024
What does it take to experience the single worst day of traffic in a year? Sapporo in Japan knows the answer to that question.
Jan 28, 2025· mins read
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New York: The slowest moving city in the U.S.
It’s known as the city that never sleeps — and many New Yorkers will not be surprised to learn that their city takes the prize for slowest moving in North America in 2024.
Jan 16, 2025· mins read
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London is the slowest-moving city in Europe again. Can the data show why?
Anyone who has found themselves sitting in a London traffic jam may not be surprised to learn that the UK’s capital is its most congested – and the problem is getting worse.
Jan 14, 2025· mins read
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explainers and insights
TomTom Traffic Index: Why our approach can't be matched
A truly global perspective on traffic management. Across the world, effective traffic management is a critical element in logistics and urban planning. How effective it is though, depends on the data. TomTom’s traffic data is known for its breadth and resolution, and its yearly Traffic Index is the perfect display of what sets it apart.
Jan 10, 2025· mins read
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product focus
A new dimension for ADAS maps: TomTom Orbis Maps 3D
TomTom Orbis Maps is a game-changer, and now it comes in 3D. With greater likeness to the real world Orbis Maps offers enhanced safety and navigation by providing detailed road geometry and lane-level information. But with an ever-changing world, how can we keep up? TomTom builds its maps using machine learning and AI to automate map creation and updates, ensuring high precision and frequent refreshes. Based on multiple, diverse sources of data, they support autonomous driving and beyond, and can be tailored to specific customer needs. We spoke to the experts and took a deep dive into the technology, which is opening new possibilities.
Jan 06, 2025· mins read
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behind the map
Watch: TomTom VP of Product on new 3D maps for ADAS and more
This month, TomTom is lifting the lid on its 3D layers of Orbis Maps. We sat down with Laurens Feenstra, VP of Product, to learn more. Watch below.
Jan 06, 2025· mins read
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