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11/07/2007, 3:00pm, EST

Wednesday, November 7th

Google Maps to be installed at gas pumps

Drivers will soon be able to access online directions directly from gas pumps, according to the Associated Press. Google has announced that beginning next month, special pumps built by Gilbarco Veeder-Root will include an Internet connection and a small color screen, through which users will be able to locate hotels, hospitals, restaurants and other landmarks via Google Maps. A printer will then allow drivers to receive paper directions. Initially, destinations will be limited to those selected by gas station owners; Veeder-Root says, however, that it hopes to later provide ways of typing in unique addresses.

Google Maps availability will also be limited to 3,500 pumps at first, but this should expand (or shrink) as demand warrants. Unusually, Google will not making any advertising revenue from the pump service; the company may have a direct deal with Veeder-Root, but even this has not been confirmed.

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