Certainly with the current fuel prices, it does not hurt to drive more economically. In that regard, there is good news for those who use Google Maps to navigate. Soon you will be able to set the most economical route.
With Google Maps you can now – as with any navigation service – choose the fastest or the shortest route. You can also choose to avoid highways and toll roads. An option will soon be added: the most economical route. Google Maps analyzes factors such as height differences and traffic congestion. Based on this, the most fuel-efficient route is displayed. This can of course save you money, but it also saves some emissions if all is well.
Google already offers the option in the United States. From next year, Europeans can also use this option with Google Maps on Android and iOS, tech website writes The Next Web. You can compare the relative fuel savings and the difference in estimated time of arrival before choosing one of the two options. Of course, the option remains to choose the fastest or shortest route.
Most people who use Google Maps to navigate will use it through their phone or through Android Auto. However, there are also cars where Google Maps is the standard installed navigation system. New cars from Volvo and Polestar, for example, make use of this, since they have Android Automotive as their operating system. Ford will switch to this in 2023.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl