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How to use Google Maps to find EV charging stations near you – ET Auto

Baua Electric

This new functionality on Google Maps aims to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles and promote a greener environment. Despite these advantages, the scarcity of charging stations can pose a challenge for users. To address this issue, Google has introduced an update to its Maps feature.

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Google Maps on Android Auto replaces ‘gas stations’ shortcut with charging stations in EVs

Electrek

Android Auto has been preparing better support for electric vehicles (EVs) for a while now, and a new change is now coming to Google Maps that will replace the default shortcut to search for gas stations to instead search for charging locations.

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Google-backed EV charging startup Gravity Mobility opens fastest public chargers in the US

Baua Electric

Gravity Mobility, a New York-based startup specializing in EV infrastructure, has opened a new public charging station being touted as the fastest in the US. We first covered the startup in 2021 when it began rolling out a fleet of all-electric Mustang Mach-E yellow cabs around New York City. That’s the plan, too.

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10 Google Searches In UK For Electric Vehicles — Some Are Surprising

CleanTechnica EVs

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common, with every major automaker shifting away from building traditional gas-powered vehicles. While many new electric car owners search for the usual matters — cost, range, charging specs, etc. — […].

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

Green Car Congress

Concept of the service and mobile app for renewable charging. OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

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California Air Resources Board adds Google Earth maps to show major sources of greenhouse gases

Green Car Congress

The new application links ARB’s database of the state’s largest sources of greenhouse gases with Google’s mapping technology, including satellite photography that shows details of each facility. The application also shows six out-of-state facilities that provide some of the electricity imported into California.

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13 companies, 8 groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

Green Car Congress

Thirteen major US employers and eight stakeholder groups have joined the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) new Workplace Charging Challenge to help expand access to workplace charging stations for American workers across the country.

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