Is a connected car a smarter car? There is great promise in the potential of cloud based analytics improving vehicle performance and efficiency based on real world data– from tire pressure and battery health to location data, driver behavior, and the operating state of every electronic device in the car.
But there is just too much data to simply "send it to the cloud". So if we really want to be smart, we need to examine how that data is collected, processed, and delivered -- securely and at scale.
Enter AWS IoT Core and eDatX—a powerful combo that’s changing the way the auto industry collects and uses vehicle data in real-time. Together, these two technologies help manufacturers build smarter cars and smoother experiences while laying the foundation for the next generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Let’s take a closer look at how this works—and why it matters more than ever.
Why Modern Cars Need Smarter Data Collection
Today’s cars are packed with sensors, ECUs, and software. They generate tons of data every minute—data that provides information or entertainment to the driver and passengers, data that enables advanced driver assistance and safety systems, and even data that could help with vehicle diagnostics.
But to make our cars smarter, raw data in the vehicle isn’t enough. Automakers need a way to:
That’s precisely what connected automotive solutions built on Excelfore eDatX and AWS IoT Core deliver.
Smart Edge-to-Cloud Management with Excelfore eDatX
Before any data ever hits the cloud, eDatX is hard at work inside the vehicle.
Think of eDatX as the in-car data manager. It:
This approach reduces the amount of data to suit the available bandwidth while improving the cloud efficiency. By handling a significant portion of the work at the edge, eDatX makes your data pipeline smarter from the outset.
This is a significant win for automakers seeking to gain real-time visibility—without overwhelming their cellular networks and cloud infrastructure.
Scalable, Secure Data Ingestion with AWS IoT Core
Imagine millions of vehicles worldwide securely sending real-time data to the cloud. Sounds like a massive challenge.
Not with AWS IoT Core.
AWS IoT Core is built to handle massive, secure data ingestion. It enables automakers to connect fleets of vehicles in real time, capturing telemetry, sensor data, and vehicle diagnostics with low latency and robust encryption.
It’s built for scale—and designed with safety and speed in mind.
Flexible Data Routing: The AWS IoT Core Advantage
Once the data reaches the cloud via AWS IoT Core, it’s not just sitting there. It’s immediately put to use.
Thanks to AWS IoT Core’s built-in rules engine, the data can be:
This flexible routing means automakers can do more with their data—detect trends, trigger alerts, or feed edge AI in automotive applications.
Powering OTA Updates and Remote Diagnostics
Want to update software or fix bugs without bringing the car to the dealership? That’s where over-the-air updates and remote servicing come in.
The combination of Excelfore eDatX + AWS IoT Core is built on the eSync OTA data pipeline, enabling bidirectional communication. This means you can:
All this is managed through eSync, with cloud orchestration handled via AWS—so updates happen safely and at scale.
This helps reduce downtime, improve safety, and deliver a better ownership experience.
Building the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) of the Future
The ultimate goal? The software-defined vehicle—a car that runs more on code than cables and can be continuously improved long after it leaves the factory.
Excelfore eDatX and AWS IoT Core provide the data backbone that powers this transformation. Together, they support the core needs of an SDV:
From detecting component failures before they happen to personalizing driver settings, connected automotive solutions built on these platforms are paving the way for a new kind of mobility.
Real-World Example: Smarter Fleets in Action
Let’s say you are a global manufacturer of electric delivery vans with thousands of vehicles in the field. Each one sends performance and health data to the cloud using Excelfore eDatX, which filters out noise and transmits only the relevant information.
That data is sent to AWS IoT Core, where it’s routed to analytics tools. If something looks off—say, uneven temperature regulation in the battery array in a portion of the vehicles—you get an alert. You can even schedule remote checks or deploy a fix through an over-the-air update using eSync.
It’s fast, cost-effective, and scalable—all without pulling the vehicles off the road.
Final Thoughts
Brilliant vehicle data collection isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a necessity for modern mobility.
With Excelfore eDatX and AWS IoT Core, automakers gain a secure, scalable foundation for real-time data flow, remote servicing, AI-powered optimization, and over-the-air updates. It’s the key to unlocking safer, smarter, and more adaptive vehicles.
This isn’t just about managing data—it’s about managing the future of the automobile.
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