Google Maps On Gas Station Pumps?!

posted by Christopher on November 8, 2007

{{chris}} Google has announced it will be embedding Google Maps into gas station pumps.

Google has announced that it’s launching a program to place a stripped down version of Google Maps into gas station pumps. Through a partnership with  Gilbarco Veeder-Root Google will see the maps service installed with a touch screen into 2500 pumps nationwide. While you may think this is an outstanding idea, the first version of this software is severely limiting. Users cannot get point to point directions, and they can only view locations entered by the gas station owners. Also – no advertising. Instead Google has agreed to a partnership with the gas stations which allows them to create agreements with local advertisers to offer coupons through the system.

Production is limited to 3500 units with further units planned if the service is successful. Frankly, the test would have a higher chance of succeeding if they allowed point to point directions vs a simple local map lookup!

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Comments (10 Comments)

  1. Mark
    November 10, 2007

    I thought this is an outstanding idea. It can very helpful for visitors and tourist.

  2. Todd Goldfarb
    November 10, 2007

    Idea is great but users cannot get point to point directions, and they can only view locations entered by the gas station. If it would indicate between highway and inner road then it will outstanding.

  3. Michael George
    November 10, 2007

    This type of software test would have a higher chance of succeeding if they allowed point to point directions vs a simple local map lookup! But undoubtedly it is an outstanding idea.

  4. ckata
    November 10, 2007

    I agree completely!

  5. Charlie
    November 11, 2007

    I have to agree. Good article. Keep it up ;)

  6. nicusor
    November 13, 2007

    Interesting… google is everywhere :P

  7. ckata
    November 13, 2007

    Soon they are going to be on our phones too!

  8. Austin Long
    November 14, 2007

    But what if the Chinese government doesn’t want me to get point to point directions? (ok that’s a stretch)

  9. ckata
    November 15, 2007

    Stretch, but funny at the same time!

  10. Promotional Items
    November 15, 2007

    Terrific idea! Of course, I always have Google Maps in my pocket ever since I got an iPhone… hehe :)

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