Google’s Prediction API lets Fords learn all about you, tell you where to go

Earlier today, Google revealed plans to make our abodes more efficient and user friendly through Android automation , and it turns out they’re helping Ford to do the same for our automobiles. You see, our driving habits affect the gas mileage we get, and if our cars could predict our preferred travel patterns they could optimize powertrain performance to max out our MPGs. That’s why the Blue Oval Boys plan to use Google’s Prediction API to learn our driving habits and combine that data with real time traffic info to make its cars increasingly efficient. The system isn’t yet ready for showrooms, as there is work to be done securing the personal data and location awareness information, but hopefully it won’t be long before every new Ford can help us get from here to there with minimal fuel consumption. Here’s hoping William Daniels is the one doling out the directions. Gallery: Google and Ford Prediction API Continue reading Google’s Prediction API lets Fords learn all about you, tell you where to go Google’s Prediction API lets Fords learn all about you, tell you where to go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 19:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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