If you use Android Auto in your vehicle or if you drive a vehicle with built-in Android software, Google showed off some new features at CES 2024 that you’ll want to know about.
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The first to stand, electric vehicle owners will soon be able to share their car battery information with Google Maps, allowing them to see approximately how much battery they will have left when they arrive at their destination. Charging stops will be offered to you throughout the route, as well as an estimate of the charging time.
This was already something drivers of a car with Android built-in could do, but it will be heading to Android Auto in the coming months. The functionality will start with Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, with more electric vehicles to come.
Trip planning is also getting a little easier, Google said, thanks to a feature that starts rolling out today. When you plan a trip in Google Maps with an Android or iOS phone, you can send that trip directly to your car with Google built-in.
Also for cars with Google built-in, the Weather Channel app is now available, allowing users to view hourly forecasts that track the driver, receive severe weather alerts, and see a “Trip View” radar on the dashboard. edge.
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On the entertainment side, cars with built-in Android can now add multiple video streaming services and watch select PBS Kids and Crunchyroll shows directly from the dashboard screen.
And last but not least, Google Chrome is coming to cars with built-in Android – when parked of course. The feature is starting with some Volvo and Polestar cars, but more are on the way, the company said. Users can access saved favorites, make purchases, watch videos and much more.
Currently, vehicles from Volvo, GMC, Cadillac, Honda, Polestar, Renault and Chevrolet integrate Google. Nissan, Ford and Lincoln models will go on sale this year, Google said, with Porsche expected in the near future.
