I suppose they should re-edit the map to add the bateries. Anyway, I agree, this map is even more boring than the previous one.
And here is my opinion about actual map filosophy, trying to make maps "simetrical" to give same oportunities to all the countries. Well, the last time I entered and encountered an even situation is lost in time, so, I suppose the players are used to get into the game and find a good or a bad situation respect other countries. If that is so, why not to have real maps? Like central Europ, far east, mediterranean, etc.