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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
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
Road safety, hazard warnings, ISA, lane departure
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
TomTom's Orbis Map in development on a car's dashboard
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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[Long read] TomTom’s City of the Future: A vision for smarter, more livable urban spaces

Cities are alive. They are the beating hearts of society, centers of culture, commerce and connection, and yet, we are failing to strengthen their pulse. As urban areas grow, so do their challenges: congestion, pollution, inefficiency, stress, and the broader issues of mobility, efficiency and sustainability. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Celebrating mapping maestro Chantal Govender of GeoINT

The world of geospatial technology is forever changing. With every passing year there are new technologies, techniques, ideas and applications that push the industry forward. Not to mention how much our world is changing too. Keeping ahead of the curve and on top of it all is no mean feat, but Chantal Govender stands out and proves that it’s possible.
Mar 07, 2025· mins read
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behind the map

Making maps at scale with AI and machine learning

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are everywhere right now. In some cases, they’re just buzzwords, in other cases, AI is making a tangible difference to processes, workflows and productivity — making maps is one such area. In fact, the use of AI, computer vision and machine learning has been growing in TomTom steadily over the past decade. Here’s Laurens Feenstra, TomTom VP of Product, to tell us more.
Mar 05, 2025· 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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Reducing costs and making routes that delivery drivers want to stick to

Delivery drivers don’t stick to their pre-defined stop sequence when their navigation tools don’t include traffic data at the early planning stage, because they often must navigate unexpected hold ups and challenging road conditions. Clemens Beckmann founder of Greenplan, now part of EPG, set out to solve this, with the help of TomTom traffic.
Feb 18, 2025· mins read
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behind the map

Mapping road risks: How AI and data are revolutionizing traffic safety

Road safety is a critical global issue, impacting millions of lives through fatalities and injuries. Fortunately, many of these incidents are preventable. At TomTom, we utilize data-driven risk assessment, expert insights and advanced location intelligence to assist governments and road authorities in identifying high-risk areas and implementing proactive safety measures. By integrating real-time traffic insights with AI-driven models, we strive to make safer roads the norm rather than stand out exceptions.
Feb 11, 2025· mins read
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explainers and insights

'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
Bird's eye view of traffic in Sapporo, Japan
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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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