Google announced a number of new features to ease holiday travel covering everything from public transit to EV driving.

Google Maps launched updates to help last-minute shoppers avoid the lines and find nearby products. The new "Products Nearby" tab allows users to search in Maps for nearby in-stock items. There are also some updates for EV owners and people hauling trailers or Christmas trees to avoid routes with low bridges.

EV drivers who have vehicles with Google built-in can plan trips on their phone and send it directly to their car. This includes charging stops, and Maps can inform users which ch