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Google Maps to gain eco-friendly route suggestions – WhichCar
Google is joining the campaign to reduce fuel consumption, thanks to a new Maps feature
An upcoming update to the popular Google Maps service will bring the addition of fuel-efficient route suggestions, the company has revealed.
Joining a number of other new features, the eco-friendly option will suggest directions optimised for lower fuel consumption than others might otherwise require.
Specifics of the route calculations have not been detailed, but the images above suggest it might focus on routes with fewer reasons to stop, and ideal speeds for optimal engine operation. Logical.
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