The Italian competition authority announced that it has fine Google the sum of 102 million Euros ($123 million) for abuse of its dominant position, using its Android mobile operating system and its app store, Google Play.
The regulator said Google refused JuicePass, an electric vehicle services app from Enel X, from operating on Android Auto unfairly limiting its use while favouring Google Maps. The app allows the use of other apps while driving.
Enel X is the e-solutions division of Italian utility company Enel and JuicePass mainly allows users to find charging stations on maps and view their details. Google has not been allowing the app on Android Auto for the past two years, which could compromise Enel X’s ability to build a user base, the watchdog said.
In addition to the fine, the Italian competition authority said it had requested that Google make JuicePass available on Android Auto.
