1. Google Maps introduces global eco-friendly routing to reduce carbon footprint.
2. Users benefit from fuel and cost savings with estimated energy-efficient routes.
3. The feature, launched in 2021, has prevented 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 emissions globally.
Delhi, Dec 15: Google Maps empowers users to adopt eco-friendly routes, fostering fuel and cost savings alongside a reduced carbon footprint. This innovative feature initially launched in 2021 and now available globally, has prevented around 1.2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, as per Google’s environmental report.
Key Points:
- Environmental Impact: The feature estimates fuel or energy efficiency based on factors like vehicle engine type, local fuel consumption norms, terrain gradients, traffic patterns, and road types. This eco-routing initiative has demonstrated its effectiveness in mitigating carbon emissions.
- Utilizing the Feature: To access this eco-friendly routing option:
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Tap on your profile picture, then access ‘Settings’.
- Within ‘Settings,’ select ‘Navigation.’
- Scroll down to ‘Route options’ and activate ‘Prefer fuel-efficient routes.’
- Further personalize by tapping ‘Engine type’ and choosing Gas, Diesel, Hybrid, or Electric based on your vehicle.
- Enhanced Decision-Making: Once activated, Google Maps not only suggests the fastest route but also the most fuel-efficient one. Users can view relative fuel or energy savings between routes, empowering them to make informed choices. If the eco-friendly route aligns with similar arrival times and doesn’t involve significant detours, it becomes the recommended choice.
- Customization Options: Users can tailor the feature by specifying their vehicle’s engine type. Whether it’s a conventional Gas or Diesel vehicle, a Hybrid, or an Electric vehicle, Google Maps adjusts its recommendations accordingly.
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By adopting these simple steps, users contribute to a more sustainable environment and potentially enjoy long-term cost savings on fuel. The feature aligns with broader efforts to encourage eco-conscious decisions in everyday activities.
