Dash Cams with Cloud Storage

Dash Cameras with Cloud Storage

On European roads, more than 30 million commercial vehiclestravel daily across cities, highways, and logistics hubs—from school buses transporting children, to cargo-laden trucks, to construction dump trucks and mining transport vehicles. These fleets form the "arteries" of Europe’s economy. However, the management of this vital system faces two critical challenges: difficulty in accident evidence collectionand inefficient fleet management.

According to the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC)2024 report, the annual accident rate for commercial vehicles in the EU is approximately 8.7 per 1,000 vehicles, with over 35% of disputes arising from unclear liability. Research by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)highlights that traditional dash cams with local storage add an extra €200 millionin annual management costs due to frequent data loss and time-consuming video retrieval.

Against this backdrop, cloud-connected dash camshave become an essential upgrade for EU commercial fleets—solving long-standing pain points of traditional systems while enabling full-lifecycle support for safety, compliance, and cost control. As a benchmark brand in China’s smart automotive electronics industry, YUWEIhas launched its V8N Cloud Storage Dash Cam, which is sparking a cloud-based upgrade trend in the European market with features such as 4G connectivity, dual-cloud backup, and scenario-based intelligence.

Management Challenges for EU Commercial Fleets

The EU enforces some of the world’s most rigorous vehicle safety regulations. Since the General Safety Regulation (GSR)took effect in 2022, all newly registered commercial vehicles must be equipped with video-capable driver assistance systems, and the recorded data must meet three standards: traceability, tamper-resistance, and long-term retention. Traditional local storage dash cams fall short in several areas:

1. Data Loss: TF cards (usually 32–128GB) are easily damaged by frequent overwriting. In the event of card failure or accidents, crucial footage can be permanently lost.

2. Inefficient Retrieval: Data extraction often requires on-site access. For cross-regional fleets (e.g., international logistics firms), retrieving footage from remote vehicles can take days, delaying liability assessments and insurance claims.

3. High Compliance Risk: Many EU countries (e.g., Germany, France) mandate at least 12 monthsof video retention. Physical local storage cannot reliably meet these archiving requirements or withstand surprise inspections.

YUWEI V8N: Intelligent Cloud Storage

YUWEI’s V8N Cloud Storage Dash Cam leverages 4G connectivity, dual-cloud backup, and proactive safety featuresto address the top three pain points of EU commercial fleets. Its design aligns closely with the diverse operational scenarios in Europe:

1. Dual-Cloud Backup + Multi-Channel Recording = Double Data Protection

The V8N features a “Local Dual TF Card + Cloud (Alibaba Cloud / AWS Europe)” backup system. Local storage supports two TF cards up to 2TB each, with four video channels(2 onboard + 2 external). The main stream records at 1080P @ 15fpsfor ADAS functionality, and the sub-stream at D1 @ 15fpsfor general monitoring. Even if the local device is damaged, all key footage is preserved in the cloud—perfectly aligned with the EU’s 12-month data retention policy.

2. Proactive Safety + Intelligent Alerts

The V8N goes beyond recording—it proactively safeguards drivers. Its built-in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)and DMS (Driver Monitoring System)utilize:

a. A front starlight wide dynamic camera(106° horizontal / 139° diagonal, 1080P)

b. An infrared ultra-wide-angle interior camera(152° horizontal / 180° diagonal, 720P with night vision)

These systems detect dangerous driving behaviors in real time:

1. ADAS Features: Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Headway Monitoring & Warning (HMW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Pedestrian Collision Warning (PCW)

2. DMS Features: Facial recognition to monitor for drowsiness, distraction, and aggressive driving (e.g., sudden acceleration/braking/turning)

3. Optional Features: External AHD cameras for Blind Spot Detection (BSD), covering rear and side blind zones

When a risk is detected, the system provides real-time voice alertsand auto-tags event footage, syncing it to the cloud. A Spanish logistics company reported a 28% decrease in accidentsand a jump in key video retention from 72% to 99%in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 after adopting the V8N.

3. Cloud-Based Management + Cross-Platform Coordination

The V8N’s 4G module(supporting LTE-FDD/TDD, WCDMA, GSM) and Wi-Fi connectivityenable real-time data uploads(location, driving status, video). Fleet managers using YUWEI’s Fleet Manager App(available in EN/DE/FR/ES) can remotely monitor:

a. Live location and travel history(accuracy ≤5 meters)

b. Live and historical video(stream or download on mobile)

c. Driver behavior reports(e.g., fatigue hours, lane-change violations)

The V8N also supports external monitorsfor driver playback and features a built-in CAN bus interfaceto collect data like fuel consumption and RPMs. This allows cloud-based analysis for fuel efficiency optimization. One German fleet operating across Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic reported a 40% improvement in dispatch efficiencyand €180,000 savings in annual compliance costs.

Broad Compatibility for Commercial Fleets

Europe’s vehicle diversity (taxis, vans, school buses, dump trucks, mining trucks) demands high adaptability. The V8N’s modular designmeets these needs:

1. Universal Vehicle Support: Includes 10 mounting kits for everything from 2-meter vans to 12+ meter mining trucks; supports OEM and retrofit installations.

2. Extreme Environment Readiness: With IP67 waterproof/dustproofand AEC-Q100 automotive-grade certification, it operates reliably from -40°C to +85°C(ideal for Nordic winters or Southern European summers).

3. Flexible Expansion: Supports AHD external cameras for rear, blind spot, or side monitoring—ideal for school bus child monitoring or dump truck spillage detection.

4. Low Power Consumption: With ultra-low 2mA/5mA standby modes, the system can maintain cloud syncing post-ignition without draining the battery.

Compliance & Certification: The EU Market Entry Pass

The V8N meets stringent EU compliance standards and is CE-certified. Its multilingual voice prompts and UI (EN/DE/FR/IT/ES) lower the barrier for driver operation across regions.

YUWEI’s V8N Cloud Dash Camprioritizes cost-effectiveness and smart safety. Whether for taxi night operations, school bus child protection, cross-border trucking, or navigating rugged terrain with mining vehicles, the V8N offers a powerful combination of 4G connectivity, dual-cloud storage, and intelligent alerts—a solution that’s smarter, more reliable, and tailored for Europe.

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