New Invers OBD installation enables plug-and-play car sharing
With the additional OBD capability of its market-leading car sharing telematics CloudBoxx Invers offers plug-and-play installation for unmatched flexibility and rapid infleeting. This empowers fleet operators to choose between traditional CAN bus and OBD installation methods. Immediately supporting OBD installation for over 600 vehicle models in addition to the CAN installation for more than 1.000 vehicle models, CloudBoxx now allows car sharing operators to choose the ideal installation for their needs without compromising on data quality or reliability.
Siegen, July 8th, 2025 – From now on, fleet operators can seamlessly integrate CloudBoxx into their vehicles using either the established CAN installation method or the newly enhanced OBD installation. This dual-approach ensures that operators can tailor installations to their unique business needs, whether prioritizing the deep integration of CAN installation or the speed and simplicity of OBD installations. If operators value reduced technical complexity and a quick time to market, OBD provides a straightforward, plug-and-play approach. If their use case demands deeper wiring integration, they can stick with the tried and tested CAN installation. Whichever route they take, CloudBoxx ensures that all features are fully functional, so operators can optimize each vehicle based on their business priorities. “Our mission has always been to remove barriers for fleet operators”, says Julia Nikulski, Product Manager at Invers. “With OBD installation, we’re cutting installation time in half and making it possible to get vehicles on the road faster than ever, all while maintaining the reliability and depth of data our customers expect.”
The OBD installation uses the standardized OBD port, significantly reducing installation complexity and time. This non-invasive approach makes it especially attractive for operators without centralized installation services such as peer-to-peer car sharing operators. CAN installation on the other hand offers deep integration into the vehicle. For a lot of car sharing use cases, it will remain the installation method of choice. Invers customers now benefit from even greater flexibility, as they can mix and match installation methods across their fleet without sacrificing performance. Whether installed via CAN or OBD, every CloudBoxx-equipped vehicle delivers the same robust suite of telematics features – including data points like ignition status, mileage, speed, fuel level – now even available in liters for more precise billing – as well as remote locking and unlocking.
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Flexibility: Choice between CAN for deep integration or OBD for rapid, plug-and-play setup—no trade-offs required
- Speed: Slash installation time in half
- OBD compatibility: Over 600 vehicle models supported currently, with ongoing expansion
- Uniformity: Consistent telematics features and performance, regardless of installation method
- Future-proof: Every new vehicle model will support both CAN and OBD installations moving forward
OBD installation offers rapid and convenient infleeting, streamlining fleet management and maximizing operational efficiency. CloudBoxx remains committed to industry-leading security. Operators can select the method that best aligns with their business profile, knowing that both options meet rigorous standards and that all data remains available across the platform.
About Invers
Invers enables car sharing operators to launch and operate fleets at scale with integrated hardware and software solutions. As the inventor of automated vehicle sharing, Invers is developing and reliably maintaining the fundamental building blocks to offer its customers cost-efficient and easily implementable technical solutions.
The company acts as an independent and reliable partner for operators of services such as car sharing, rental and car subscription services with the vision to make the use of shared vehicles more convenient and affordable than ownership. Customers include Cambio, Citiz, Enterprise Car Share, Free2move, Flinkster, Getaround, GreenMobility, Greenwheels, Hertz 24/7, Miles, MyWheels and Zity. The company was founded in 1993 and has locations in Siegen, Cologne and Vancouver. The development takes place in Germany. www.invers.com
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