Author Topic: E85 Prices Station APP is on Google Market (Read 6804 times)

Dan M · « **Reply #25 on:** July 27, 2012, 05:08:06 PM »

Quote from: jeepn30 on July 27, 2012, 09:58:11 AM

Just got back from my vacation in the smoky mountains of Tennessee. The app worked fairly well. Is there a way to get directions to the station you want to get to when it's mapped on the screen? I know I'm able to do that with the keen driver app (using google maps), but couldn't find a way to do it with the e85app.

Hello Jeepin.. Next Update directions will be coming. The Main request for the App was an easier way to submit prices so that was the focus for version 1.

jeepn30 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2012, 09:58:11 AM »

Just got back from my vacation in the smoky mountains of Tennessee. The app worked fairly well. Is there a way to get directions to the station you want to get to when it's mapped on the screen? I know I'm able to do that with the keen driver app (using google maps), but couldn't find a way to do it with the e85app.

TD · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2012, 05:02:35 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on July 22, 2012, 06:17:15 PM

Thanks Rick actually looking for ratings https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rudinwebsolutions.e85prices&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ydWRpbndlYnNvbHV0aW9ucy5lODVwcmljZXMiXQ..

NEXT!

TD · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2012, 07:28:44 PM »

I see the app has been updated.

Dan M · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2012, 06:17:15 PM »

Thanks Rick actually looking for ratings https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rudinwebsolutions.e85prices&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ydWRpbndlYnNvbHV0aW9ucy5lODVwcmljZXMiXQ..

TD · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:44:16 PM »

Richard's got some neat changes to the map coming.

TD · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:33:37 PM »

A video might be nice too (once the feature set is complete).

No complaints submitting prices, unless a wheel control could be used so a keyboard wasn't necessary? (Only if that would be faster.) It could default to the last submitted price.

Favorites: Adding some preset sorts on the favorites would be nice (closest, cheapest e85). Can they be color coded (or a different icon) based on freshness? (Month-old prices don't mean much these days.)

Map: I'd like to see my location on the map and when I change the station at the top, have the station centered on the map. Ideally (not sure if this is possible) would be to change the zoom so my current location AND the selected station are both visible, if the distance between them isn't more than a few miles.

I'm guessing that working with the map is probably the hardest to implement tho.

Dan M · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:23:40 PM »

Can use Some users reviews https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rudinwebsolutions.e85prices&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ydWRpbndlYnNvbHV0aW9ucy5lODVwcmljZXMiXQ..

If you like it as is.. the next feature you want to see ..is it working well for you...etc..

Thanks !

Dan M · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2012, 03:53:26 PM »

Quote from: lydon71 on July 12, 2012, 02:24:39 PM

I'm with jeepn30, can it use gps to show your location and the nearest stations around you?

Like if I'm on the road and have 1/8 of a tank left can I open the app and see where there are stations coming up?

Also, it doesn't seem to be the case but maybe there is a setting I'm not seeing. When looking at the map view is there a way to show icons of where stations are located?

As long as you have GPS on then it will display Stations on the Map to whatever radius you set it for.. look at "settings" on the APP ..at the bottom there is a radius slider..1 mile-200 miles radius

lydon71 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2012, 02:24:39 PM »

I'm with jeepn30, can it use gps to show your location and the nearest stations around you?

Like if I'm on the road and have 1/8 of a tank left can I open the app and see where there are stations coming up?

Also, it doesn't seem to be the case but maybe there is a setting I'm not seeing. When looking at the map view is there a way to show icons of where stations are located?

BigGreen · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2012, 07:54:09 AM »

I don't know if this helps or might have been covered already. My new GPS (Garmin 2495) puts in favorites from Google maps.

If you have, i.e., and E85 station, you click on "More", then "Send", then select GPS (which has to be connected to your PC) and it ads it as a favorite.

This works for any location in Google maps of course. It is a bit of work to do, yet works. Any input on how to get that done faster and easier is very much appreciated.

Greetings!

jeepn30 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2012, 07:12:24 AM »

I'm glad I can use the app to post prices, as I did yesterday. Probably going to Tennessee in 2 weeks for vacation with the family, and will be a good tool to post prices at that time, instead of waiting to get back to the place we're staying and hopefully remember to post the price. I haven't played with the app much, but can it use gps to show your location and the nearest stations around you?

Dan M · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:54:23 PM »

Thanks for all the responses guys..

Johnny ..that's great to hear because I stressed the point to the developer that one of the main features had to be very easy posting of prices and yes I agree he nailed that. I am able to post prices with hand ..actually just my thumb..

oh btw you were the first download !

Developer did a very nice work ..!!

Directions ...yeah I also feel that should top the list in the next version/update as well as the ability to register to post prices right from the APP.

James.. yeah sorry buddy cant extend free trials..then we have people using it for vacation/trip then asking for a refund. It's just $2.99 ..less than the price of a hamburger ..

Yeah you need a smartphone and service.. the absolute best if you don't talk a lot but want unlimited web (5gigs) deal is T Mobiles $30 a month pre pay ..NO CONTRACT ...that's 4G speed for $30 !(skip months if you like..)

I'll be emailing the Feds offices the APP ..so they are aware of It.

TD ..excellent Graphics..the Guy does fantastic work at great prices..

HuskerFlex · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:25:47 PM »

just got the app on the mrs's android (I too have the 'dumb phone')... looks great... now just need to do some traveling to try it out! Might get me posting prices more

James48843 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2012, 11:41:15 AM »

Question- can you do a "thirty day free trial" of some kind with a "light" version, before steering them to the paid version?

Just wondering.

Personally I don't have a smart-phone. My wife and kid do, but I'm low man on the list in my house and still use an old-fashioned "dumb" phone.

Jonny Energy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2012, 10:14:25 AM »

Best app to find stations. I should know, I've tried them all. Next up 1 click directions would put this over the top

HuskerFlex · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:04:24 AM »

I'd like to second James's idea... find some one high on the chain of command with states in the ethanol belt on the government purchasing chain, and pitch this to them to help increase use of e85 for their fleets... maybe pitch it to their state ethanol/corn boards first to have them voice their support for the idea...

James48843 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2012, 07:05:01 AM »

Dan:

We're hearing a lot on the federal government side about the lack of use of E85- and they are sending out memos, etc trying to get people to use E85. The biggest thing, of course, is the general lack of knowledge by fed employees that they are supposed to use it, and also finding stations.

Perhaps you can add a welcome screen for federal employees, link in a couple of the executive orders, and call it "Fed-Flex E85", or something, and sell a version just for federal employees.

Just my 2 cents ... Marketing is everything, you know.

Dan M · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:12:43 AM »

List of Features for Version 2

Directions?
Ability to Register right on APP

Dan M · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2012, 05:11:34 AM »

Quote from: BJoe on July 08, 2012, 11:28:45 PM

Might be you, me, and Johnny right now TD

I did notice that it took a while for it to update

Keep in mind the APP has to connect to a remote database..that speed will mostly depend on whether you are on a 3g or 4g network and how fast your connection is at any specific place or time of day

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