Renault and Software République have introduced a new urban data collection platform called cleveR insights, designed to help municipalities and public agencies gather and analyze real-time information on city infrastructure and environmental conditions.
The system is built around the battery-electric Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric and is intended to serve as a mobile platform for collecting urban data while operating in everyday city environments.
Electric Vehicle Equipped With Sensors and Cameras
The cleveR insights platform uses a modified Twingo E-Tech Electric fitted with a roof-mounted module containing cameras and sensors.
As the vehicle travels through urban areas, the system can collect a range of data, including information on air quality, noise pollution, road surface conditions, and infrastructure damage.
According to Renault, the compact dimensions of the 3.79-meter-long Twingo make it particularly suitable for navigating dense urban environments and accessing areas where larger vehicles may be less practical.
Environmental and Road Monitoring Capabilities
The platform can be enhanced through the integration of Apache technology, developed in partnership with environmental organization Bruitparif.
The system analyzes tire-road interaction noise to assess pavement conditions and generate additional environmental insights.
Project partners said the combination of sensors and acoustic analysis enables municipalities to obtain more detailed information about road quality, maintenance requirements, and local environmental conditions.
Designed for Real-World Municipal Use
Unlike a concept vehicle, cleveR insights is based on a production vehicle that has already received regulatory approval for road use.
Renault said this approach allows municipalities, transportation operators, and public institutions to integrate the platform into existing vehicle fleets with minimal modifications.
The vehicle also features a configurable cargo area that can accommodate additional monitoring equipment, diagnostic tools, or maintenance-related hardware depending on operational requirements.
Combining Mobile and Fixed Data Sources
The platform is designed to integrate information collected by moving vehicles with data from fixed monitoring infrastructure.
By combining multiple data sources, municipalities can create more detailed and up-to-date digital representations of urban environments.
Project developers said the resulting data could support infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and broader smart-city initiatives.
Expanding the Role of Electric Vehicles
Renault and Software République said the project demonstrates how electric vehicles can serve purposes beyond traditional passenger transportation.
The companies envision future fleets of connected electric vehicles acting as mobile data-gathering platforms capable of supporting urban management and public services.
The initiative reflects growing interest among municipalities in leveraging connected vehicle technologies to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
Part of a Broader Technology Partnership
Renault and Software République have collaborated on several mobility and digital infrastructure projects in recent years.
One of their previous initiatives, Vision 4Rescue, focused on developing a connected ecosystem for emergency services that combines vehicles, communications technologies, and digital tools for disaster response and crisis management.
With cleveR insights, the partners are extending that strategy into urban planning and environmental monitoring, using electric vehicle technology as a platform for data collection and smart-city applications.
The project highlights how automakers and technology firms are increasingly exploring new uses for connected electric vehicles as cities seek more efficient ways to manage infrastructure, sustainability, and public services.