Google Maps already provides users with a lot of useful information, such as giving turn-by-turn directions from point “A” to point “B”. The app will also recommend things to do and see in the destination, as well as suggestions for places to stay and eat. Last October, Google began adding eco-friendly directions to Maps that aim to use less gas and produce less CO2 by suggesting directions based on factors such as road gradients, traffic flow, and distance.
Teardown suggests Google Maps will take eco-driving to the next level
If Google Maps updates to include this feature, users will be able to select the type of car they drive and the app will adjust the route it suggests to “save you the most fuel or energy.” If you later buy a new car, changes can be made to register the vehicle type and you can always choose not to provide this information to Google Maps.
Google may decide not to add this feature to Google Maps. If Google decides to go ahead, Google may want to test this before rolling it out to all Maps users. Remember that the more efficiently you use your vehicle, the more money you can save on gas.
