If the target is to log data from the car or truck, you might most probably need the OBD2 adapter. This lets you ask for OBD2 info from most non-EV cars soon after 2008 and usually get some responses which include RPM, pace, gasoline level etc. If your car is undoubtedly an EV, you may be able to perform UDS requests using the OBD2 adapter. Likewis