Google Maps received updated eco-friendly driving directions in October. In the United States, you might look for a driving route that takes into consideration factors like congestion and inclination to offer you the best routes for your fuel economy. Google claims the feature will be accessible in “nearly 40” European nations as part of a slew of Maps updates today, however without a list of where it will be available. Google Maps already has the feature in Canada and Germany.
These routes, like those in the United States, are not always the fastest, so you must decide whether speed is your first goal. It will show you both routes and will default to the more environmentally friendly option when the time difference is small. However, you can change the Google Maps settings to always choose the shortest route.
Whether you utilize this function in the United States, Canada, or Europe, Google is providing a new preference setting that allows you to inform the app what sort of car you drive. You’ll be able to choose whether your vehicle runs on gas (or diesel), is a hybrid, or is all electric. This will have an impact on the specific directions, though we can’t predict how different they will be just yet. As is common with Google updates, the company claims that this new feature will be available soon.
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