5 Cool Ways to Use Maps APIs

APIs are designed to help developers build applications easier and faster, and SDKs help speed up the process by turning some of the most complex APIs into even easier-to-use functions. We’ll take a look at some of the most interesting ideas we see the TomTom Maps SDK for Web being used for and how to implement them.
Apr 12, 2023 · 9 min read
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TomTom Supports the European Startup Prize for Mobility

The European Startup Prize for Mobility (EUSP) is a leading public-private initiative, co-founded by the European Parliament’s Transportation and Tourism Committee. It aims to support innovation in order to shape a new landscape for sustainable mobility in Europe and around the world. TomTom has offered 1 million Maps API credits to the top 50 finalists to help build their mobility solutions.
Jun 11, 2020·3 mins read
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Adding EV Routing to a TomTom Web Map: Building the Web Application

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular, but have specific routing challenges based on range and charging station availability. In a previous article, we discussed what you need to know about TomTom Search and Routing APIs and the new Long Distance EV Routing service to supply routing and charging information to EV owners. Now we’re going to use those APIs and the TomTom Maps SDK for Web to build the app.
Jun 02, 2020·8 mins read
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Using TomTom as a Basemap for CARTO Visualization

CARTO is a popular location intelligence platform which allows users to create map visualizations with an easy setup which doesn’t require background programming or cartographic knowledge. It harnesses data science functionality to let users select from popular data tables, or import their own. If you regularly create projects for web and/or mobile platforms with TomTom, you can use TomTom maps as a basemap within the CARTO platform itself to keep your projects and visualizations consistent.
May 28, 2020·7 mins read
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Adding EV Routing to a TomTom Web Map: Understanding the APIs

By 2040, more than half of all vehicles sold are expected to be electric. But today, Electric vehicle (EV) owners often struggle to plan trips that ensure timely and convenient access to charging facilities. In this article, the first part of a series, we'll explore how developers can use the EV Routing Service to easily create engaging and helpful applications that help EV owners plan travel routes that include charging stops.
May 28, 2020·9 mins read
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How SimpliRoute Solves Fleet & Logistics Challenges with TomTom Location Insights

SimpliRoute, a fleet and logistics solution provider based in South America, provides a powerful last-mile logistics tool tailored to the fleet and logistics industry. Their flexible and dynamic platform allows users to efficiently manage multiple delivery routes with real-time tracking, analyze delivery statistics, and reduce operational costs. SimpliRoute has partnered with location technology specialist TomTom to enhance their services through the TomTom Search API and its precise geocoding features.
May 07, 2020·5 mins read
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Taking Raster Map Snapshots with Python

In this tutorial, we’ll make it easy for you to write a brief code project which allows you to specify the size, zoom, and city focus of a map image you wish to generate. Using a simple API call, you can generate a static map image of the location of your choosing straight from the command line, and save the image file for future use.
May 06, 2020·6 mins read
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TomTom’s Geopolitical Views: Culturally Sensitive Map Development

Areas with disputed borders, regions, and other inter- or intra- national conflicts have a difficult time appealing to both worldwide developers and those local to the issues themselves. Some mapping services enforce views based on the user’s location, but with TomTom, you can customize the views displayed on your website’s map to fit your user’s needs best.
Apr 28, 2020·7 mins read
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Getting Started with the TomTom Maps SDK for iOS: Project Setup

The TomTom Maps SDK for iOS makes it easy to take advantage of TomTom location APIs when you're building iOS apps for iPhones and iPads. The SDK handles the nitty gritty details of talking to the TomTom APIs so you can focus on building your app. To make sure you get started off right, this article guides you through getting your iOS project set up and running with the TomTom Maps SDK using Swift, and includes an example of adding a map view to your project.
Apr 27, 2020·8 mins read
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