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Google is continuously looking for new ways to provide accurate location information, and considering the rapid EV adoption, the company wants to convert Google Maps into the most advanced solution for finding charging stations.
The search firm is investing on multiple fronts, and while the Android Automotive integration will soon display nearby charging stations when running low on battery, the mobile app will also get advanced goodies.
Google announced that it'll use artificial intelligence to provide precise information about a specific charger, helping drivers find stations that wouldn't otherwise be easy to reach. For example, if the charging station is located inside a multilevel parking lot, you can see its location on the map without knowing precisely where it's located.
Thanks to the new AI-powered feature, Google Maps will scan user reviews to create a summary of the charging station's location. When the user selects the charging station to navigate to its location, Google Maps will display a "charger location" section with additional details extracted from user reviews.
For example, you can get turn-by-turn information, such as "make a right turn after entering the parking lot and then take the second left." Other instructions could include more basic information, such as "the charger is located on the second floor."
Google Maps will display a small tag to let you know that the charger location information has been "summarized by AI," so you won't blame a human being if the location data is not accurate.
Because this feature is based on location information provided by users – and we all know that not everybody shares such details when reviewing a charging station, Google is also updating the review section of charging stations displayed on Google Maps. The application will request additional details to help artificial intelligence create the summary that will power this feature.
Google Maps will also get further refinements on other fronts, including on Android Auto. Google has recently enabled 3D buildings on Android Auto, and starting with the latest updates, the application will allow users to configure the feature on their mobile devices. Before this change, the Android Auto configuration was independent of the smartphone, so if you enabled the 3D buildings on the phone, you also had to activate the same layer in your car.
On Android Automotive, Google Maps will show the forecasted energy consumption for multi-stop trips, so it'll be easier to plan a long journey in an electric car. The feature will allow users to see the charge level at each stop, allowing them to add charging stops specifically to continue their journeys. The feature will start rolling out for Android Automotive in the coming months, with Google to share more information when it becomes available for the first users.
Google announced that it'll use artificial intelligence to provide precise information about a specific charger, helping drivers find stations that wouldn't otherwise be easy to reach. For example, if the charging station is located inside a multilevel parking lot, you can see its location on the map without knowing precisely where it's located.
Thanks to the new AI-powered feature, Google Maps will scan user reviews to create a summary of the charging station's location. When the user selects the charging station to navigate to its location, Google Maps will display a "charger location" section with additional details extracted from user reviews.
For example, you can get turn-by-turn information, such as "make a right turn after entering the parking lot and then take the second left." Other instructions could include more basic information, such as "the charger is located on the second floor."
Google Maps will display a small tag to let you know that the charger location information has been "summarized by AI," so you won't blame a human being if the location data is not accurate.
Because this feature is based on location information provided by users – and we all know that not everybody shares such details when reviewing a charging station, Google is also updating the review section of charging stations displayed on Google Maps. The application will request additional details to help artificial intelligence create the summary that will power this feature.
Google Maps will also get further refinements on other fronts, including on Android Auto. Google has recently enabled 3D buildings on Android Auto, and starting with the latest updates, the application will allow users to configure the feature on their mobile devices. Before this change, the Android Auto configuration was independent of the smartphone, so if you enabled the 3D buildings on the phone, you also had to activate the same layer in your car.
On Android Automotive, Google Maps will show the forecasted energy consumption for multi-stop trips, so it'll be easier to plan a long journey in an electric car. The feature will allow users to see the charge level at each stop, allowing them to add charging stops specifically to continue their journeys. The feature will start rolling out for Android Automotive in the coming months, with Google to share more information when it becomes available for the first users.
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