Googlified

The Associated Press reports that Google is going to announce a partnership with Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a leading producer of gas pumps, to bring Google Maps to “thousands of gasoline pumps across the United States beginning early next month.”

There will be about 3,500 gas pumps at the initial offer but will “expand based on retailer demand.” These pumps have small screens displaying Google Maps, which enable motorists to “scroll through several categories [of locations] selected by the gas station’s owner.” Google won’t include any ads along the maps, but they will split money with participating retailers by offering coupons from other merchants.

Gas station “emits a strong foul odor“.

UPDATE: Officially announced on the Google LatLong Blog. I can’t believe that they use the image from Engadget in their blog post instead of using their own!