General Motors the US car manufacturer announced last week that it working with Google to come up with a competitor in car technology system to Fords Microsoft SYNC well which is not fully true. GM announced that it is working with Google to beef up its 2011 Chevrolet Volt app that it revealed at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in January.
GM functioning with Google Maps and added a new tab to the Volt app called navigation. The section will allow the owner of Volt to locate the current location of their vehicle pinpointed on Google Maps. Also from the map screen, owners can use Google to search by voice for local destinations with their Android handset. Once they find the location, they can send the destination straight from their Android to their Volt and have OnStar Turn-By-Turn direct them to their location.GM said that the new navigation functionality is not available with the Volt app at launch, but is planned for 2.0. At launch the Volt app will allow owners to see charge status, access the Charge Now feature or schedule future charging time. They can also see the percentage of battery charge and range level, send text or email notifications for charge reminders, display mpg, remotely start the Volt to pre-condition the interior temperature of vehicle and see mpg, EV miles and miles driven from their last trip.
GM and Google is working together to compete with Ford Microsoft SYNC system. While OnStar will never lose sight of our core focus on safety and security, this relationship is an example of how we are evolving our leadership position in connected vehicle technology said in a report by Chris Preuss OnStar president.
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