{"id":49483,"date":"2023-02-16T17:44:47","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=49483"},"modified":"2023-02-16T17:44:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T16:44:50","slug":"google-maps-eco-friendly-paths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/google-maps-eco-friendly-paths\/","title":{"rendered":"On Google Maps come the eco-sustainable paths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reaching your favorite destination by reducing the environmental impact <\/strong>of your trip is now easier, thanks to the Google Maps eco-friendly paths<\/strong> !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now we all are familiar with the Google Maps <\/em>application: there are those who use it to find the fastest way to work, or to avoid getting stuck in traffic thanks to real-time updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now there is a new and interesting feature: the eco-sustainable paths<\/strong><\/em> of Google Maps, designed specifically to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The functionality is active in 40 European countries, including Italy, and is able to find the path that will save on fuel depending on the type of vehicle used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do the eco-sustainable paths on Google Maps work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by Isaac Mehegan on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Google Maps application shows estimates of the fuel consumption<\/strong> and energy efficiency <\/strong>of the routes based on the type of vehicle engine. If the feature is active, in addition to these estimates, factors such as real-time traffic <\/strong>and road conditions<\/strong> contribute to choosing the best route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deactivating the function, instead, will show only the fastest routes, without taking into account the environmental sustainability factor<\/a>. However, the green leaf icon will appear next to the most fuel or energy efficient route among all alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use the eco-sustainable path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the Google Maps app: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Tap the profile picture and go to “Settings<\/strong>“, then “Navigation Settings”<\/strong><\/li>
  2. Scroll to ‘Route options<\/strong>‘