DEARBORN, Mich., and IRVING, Texas -- Ford Motor Co. is the first automaker to integrate Exxon Mobil Corp.’s Speedpass+ app to allow customers to pay for gasoline from inside the vehicle.
Speedpass+ users can access the app from their Ford Sync 3 touchscreen or by voice commands to authorize payment while automatically earning Plenti loyalty points at Exxon and Mobil stations.
“ExxonMobil’s use of mobile technology that makes life more convenient for their customers can be easily integrated into Ford vehicles,” said Dave Hatton, Ford global manager, mobile applications and emergency services. “With Sync AppLink, the Speedpass+ experience becomes a more seamless part of our customers’ journey.”
Using GPS, the vehicle recognizes that it is at a participating Exxon or Mobil gas station, making it easy for the driver to enter the pump number and automatically pay for gas.
To pay for fuel using voice commands, the customer:
- Says “Pay for fuel” or “Express pay.”
- Indicates which pump number to authorize by saying the number; for instance, “1” or “Pump 1.”
- Confirms fuel authorization and begins fueling.
The customer can also use the app to search for and navigate to approximately 9,400 participating Exxon and Mobil retail locations. Using the Ford Sync 3 touchscreen, the car automatically shows a list of nearby stations, along with directions, when a customer’s fuel gauge drops below a specified fuel level.
Dearborn, Mich.-based Ford is a global automotive and mobility company.
Irving, Texas-based ExxonMobil is the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company.
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