Google Maps Will Soon Be Able to Direct You Towards Environmentally Friendly Travel Routes – Concrete Playground

Navigation sure isn’t everyone’s strong point, but thank goodness for smartphones and maps, right? Well, soon getting around is about to get even easier, because the folks at Google have announced a whole swag of new features set to be rolled out in Google Maps this year. The app is being pimped out with over 100 artificial intelligence-powered improvements, including tools to help you pick the most eco-friendly travel options, helpful weather insights and even more foolproof navigation functions.

In good news for anyone trying to live a little greener, one new Maps feature will identify the most environmentally friendly routes you can take to lower fuel consumption, even displaying the various CO2 impacts of your different route…