Google Maps will soon suggest ‘eco-friendly routes’ by default

The Next Web
By Thomas MacaulayMar 31, 2021, 9:25 am141 pts
Google Maps is getting a new feature that encourages drivers to make more eco-friendly journeys. The app will soon default to showing the route with the lowest carbon footprint, as long it’s got roughly the same ETA as the fastest path. The new routing model analyzes data such as road incline and traffic…

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