Google Maps now offers eco-friendly routing to save fuel and cut CO2 emissions. This tool predicts fuel or energy efficiency on routes depending on a vehicle’s engine.
The new Google Maps eco-friendly navigation tool saves fuel. Already accessible in selected countries, the new function is likely to launch in India soon. The new tool will assist customers take a greener route, reducing fuel/energy use and CO2 emissions and aiding the environment.
Eco-friendly routing: Details
The new tool assesses fuel or energy efficiency for some routes based on the vehicle’s engine type. After enabling the option, Google Maps displays the fastest and most energy-efficient route to the destination.
To disable this feature?
You can disable the new feature and Google Maps will offer the fastest route without considering fuel/energy efficiency.
The news release stated, “Google Maps predicts fuel or energy efficiency on some routes based on engine type. More fuel-efficient routes reduce your car’s fuel/energy use and CO2 emissions.
A fuel-efficient path
AI suggests fuel-efficient routes with fewer obstacles, according to Google. Google Maps will provide fuel-efficient two-wheeler routes in India to help more people travel sustainably.
How to enable fuel-efficient routes
Activating the latest feature is simple. To access the new functionality at the user’s location, take these steps:
Launch Google Maps.
Tap profile photo or initials
Open settings.
Open Navigation settings.
Scroll to 'Route choices' and select "Prefer fuel-efficient routes" to enable eco-friendly routing.
Choose your engine type.
Tap 'Engine Type' and choose as needed. In a car with an internal combustion engine, you can select between petrol and diesel.
Choose hybrid or electric if you own a hybrid or electric automobile.
If you choose to skip this step, the app will default to petrol and propose a fuel-efficient route.
Google explained: “Engine type may affect the most fuel-efficient route. The fuel economy advantage of diesel vehicles is greatest on highways. As they employ regenerative braking more in stop-and-go city and uphill driving, hybrid and electric vehicles become more efficient.
Conclusion
Google Maps now offers eco-friendly routing to save fuel and cut CO2 emissions. The feature is accessible in several countries and will shortly come in India. Route fuel or energy efficiency estimations are dependent on vehicle engine type. Disable the feature to offer the fastest route without considering fuel/energy efficiency.
Google utilizes AI to recommend easier routes. India will provide fuel-efficient two-wheeler routes to help more people move responsibly. To enable the feature, open Google Maps, tap on their profile photo or initials, go to settings, scroll to ‘Route options’, and select “Prefer fuel-efficient routes.” They can choose gasoline, diesel, hybrid, electric, or petrol as the default engine.
The most fuel-efficient route may vary by engine type, with diesel vehicles having the best highway fuel economy. Regenerative braking makes hybrid and electric vehicles more efficient in stop-and-go city driving and hills.
