According to the latest reports, a new Google Map navigation feature that users have been waiting for is finally launched on iPhone and Android. It is the new environmental protection route that Google first announced in March when it also announced several other environmental-related map initiatives. A few weeks ago, Google re-announced the Eco Route feature, and it looks like it can finally be used on mobile devices.
As early as March, Google announced that it had cooperated with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a route model that would help optimize fuel consumption. According to AutoBlog, this feature has already begun to appear on mobile phones. If you haven’t seen it yet, it means that there is no fuel-efficient route in the user’s area. In addition, you should also ensure that the latest version of Google Maps is running on your device.
How The Eco Route of Google Maps Works
Google Maps’ algorithm takes into account several factors when determining the route recommendations for the destination. They will consider factors such as road gradient and traffic conditions and suggest routes that can save fuel consumption, which will help reduce emissions. Users can choose a more environmentally friendly route, even if it is not the fastest route. Of course, if they want, they can also revert to a more direct route.
If the ETA matches the fastest route, the route with the lowest carbon footprint may be shown as the main recommendation on Google Maps. If you want to reduce your own carbon dioxide emissions while driving, this is definitely a great feature in navigation apps.
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Google Maps will highlight eco-friendly routes on the navigation panel and explain the direct impact of drivers on the environment. In the example above, the most fuel-efficient route reduces CO2 emissions by 8%. Other warnings may tell the user exactly how much fuel has been saved-although you may drive a few more minutes than the fastest route.
Google said in its announcement that more fuel-efficient routes could have a huge impact. It may help prevent more than one million tons of carbon emissions each year. This is similar to removing about 200,000 cars from the road.
Other Green Initiatives
Choosing an environmentally friendly Google Map route to reduce carbon dioxide emissions is just one of the environmentally friendly features Google has created for navigation applications. Google Maps will also issue a warning when it reaches an area with a low-emission zone. The app will display an air quality layer, which might come in handy if you like walking.
Finally, Google will show sustainable car alternatives in searches, which will show up when people search for fossil fuel cars. Google will also make it easier for buyers to find options for electric and hybrid vehicles. In addition, Google Flights will display emission information for each seat of each flight.