Open Vehicle

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Site Editorial Commentary：OVMS monitoring system for electric vehicles

Unlock the full potential of your electric vehicle with the Open Vehicle Monitoring System (OVMS) app, brought to you by the dedicated open-source OVMS project. This powerful application allows you to remotely monitor your cutting-edge EV, providing real-time insights into its vital systems.

Key Features:
* **Comprehensive Monitoring:** Keep tabs on your vehicle's State of Charge (SOC), door/trunk/hood status, tire pressures and temperatures (TPMS), and core system temperatures (PEM, motor, and ESS/battery).
* **Live gps Tracking:** See your car's exact location on a map with live GPS updates.
* **Remote Control Capabilities:** Depending on vehicle integration, you can take control of charging processes, climate control, and even engine tuning parameters.
* **Alerts and Notifications:** Receive timely alerts for critical conditions such as charge interruptions, battery cell failures, or potential theft.

**Experience the App:**
While OVMS hardware is necessary for remote monitoring of supported Vehicles like the Tesla Roadster, you can explore the app's capabilities using the included DEMO car account. This provides a great way to understand the app's functionality before investing in hardware.

**Open Source Philosophy:**
As an open-source project, OVMS is driven by a community of enthusiasts passionate about enhancing the EV ownership experience. You have the flexibility to purchase a Factory-assembled OVMS car module or even build your own using off-the-shelf components. Learn more about the OVMS hardware on our project website: http://www.openvehicles.com/.

**How it Works:**
The OVMS system comprises three core components:
1. **The Vehicle Module:** A low-cost, open-source module that connects to your car's CAN bus and communicates via the GSM cellular network.
2. **The Server:** Provided by the OVMS project, this server facilitates communication between the car module and your app, or direct communication via SMS.
3. **The Mobile App:** This application communicates with the server to retrieve data and send instructions to your vehicle.

**Why Choose OVMS?**
OVMS empowers you with an interface to interact with your car remotely, enabling features like on-car displays and a fun, engaging way to manage your EV. It offers a level of insight and control that goes beyond many proprietary systems, while also giving you sovereignty over your personal data. For developers, OVMS offers extensive capabilities, including access to CAN buses, a configurable OBD2 translator, and support for various communication protocols.

*note: Renault Twizy, Chevy Volt, Vauxhall Ampera, and Tesla Roadster are trademarks of their respective companies and are not affiliated with this app.