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Google Maps has rolled out an update for Android users, possibly changing how Electric Vehicle EV owners find nearby charging stations. The recent app update introduces a feature allowing users to filter EV charging stations, specifically highlighting those compatible with the Plug and Charge service.Plug and Charge, available in some electric models, simplifies charging. Users can drive up to a compatible station, plug in their vehicle, and the car's infotainment system handles payments. This eliminates the need for RFID…

In 2021, Ford and Google formed a partnership where they planned to offer the Android Automotive operating system in Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The plan was slightly delayed but the fruit of the partnership is finally here. Today, Ford has unveiled the Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience, a platform based on Android Automotive that will power infotainment systems and instrument clusters in future Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The Ford and Lincoln Digital Experience has the Google Play Store, which means that you can…

Google Google is bringing a great combination of features to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, particularly for those who drive an EV. Google Maps is adding more EV-centric features for those who use Android Auto from their connected phone. Starting with the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-E, you’ll now see information on expected state of charge on arrival to your destination, as well as charging station locations and expected charging times for longer trips. This is a feature that’s been available for EVs…

Microsoft Teams is finally coming to Android Auto — an app that allows Android phones to connect to the car’s pre-existing infotainment system — next month, nearly a year after being announced by Google at I/O 2023. This is according to a Microsoft 365 roadmap that details future releases.While the app launches in February, we still don’t have too many details regarding how it’ll be used. Microsoft has stated that you’ll be able to “join meetings and make calls” from the calendar view. There’s no information as to whether…

Google is making a bigger play for the in-car infotainment system. At Google I/O 2023, the company took the wraps off of a series of improvements to both Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing those who want Google-based services in their car to get more features and better account integration. As a reminder, the two systems may have a similar (almost identical?) name, but are actually quite different. Android Auto essentially just projects content from your phone, whether through a wireless or wired…

New Delhi: Leading automaker BMW Group has announced it will adopt the Google Android Automotive operating platform (OS) for future vehicles.From March 2023, the BMW Group will be expanding its BMW Operating System 8 and integrating Android Automotive OS (AAOS) into certain model series for the first time as a second technological approach alongside the current Linux-based variant, the company said in a statement. "We are integrating the best aspects of all worlds that could be our own in-house developments, Open Source…

Leading automaker BMW Group has announced it will adopt the Google Android Automotive operating platform (OS) for future vehicles.From March 2023, the BMW Group will be expanding its BMW Operating System 8 and integrating Android Automotive OS (Aaos) into certain model series for the first time as a second technological approach alongside the current Linux-based variant, the company said in a statement. "We are integrating the best aspects of all world that could be our own in-house developments, Open Source or commercial…

Renault's infotainment system "OpenR Link" is based on Android's operating system Android Automotive.New Delhi: Automaker Renault and mobility tech company EasyPark today announced a new collaboration that lets drivers experience the future of parking. Together, the two companies are releasing the EasyPark app features directly integrated in the infotainment system of Renault's new car Megane E-Tech Electric.With this collaboration, the companies will integrate the EasyPark app into Renault's new car model Megane E-Tech…