Nowadays we all use Google Maps to go to new or unknown places. But sometimes it happens that Google Maps shows us such routes which are long and also consume more fuel. Google Maps also has a solution to this problem. There is a special feature inside it which can make your trip fuel efficient. So let's know about this in detail...

What is the Fuel Economy feature of Google Maps?: Google Maps has a setting feature that helps you save fuel during your journey. When you search for a route in Google Maps, you must have noticed that a green leaf-like icon is also visible near the distance. This icon shows that this route is fuel efficient. Through this feature, Google shows you routes that consume less fuel, even if that route is not the fastest. Along with this, this feature also helps in reducing carbon emissions.

Features of Google Maps Fuel Economy feature:
Vehicle-specific route: This feature shows the most fuel-efficient route based on your vehicle type (petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid).

Fuel and Time Savings: This feature also tells you how much fuel can be saved and also calculates the time taken for the trip.

Low Carbon Emission: This feature allows you to take routes that emit less carbon, thus benefiting the environment.

Eco-friendly routes: This feature prioritizes routes that are eco-friendly and better for the environment.

How to use Google Maps Fuel Economy feature?

Now the question arises how to use this feature? For this you have to follow some simple steps:

Open Google Maps: First of all open the Google Maps app on your smartphone.

Click the profile icon. Tap the profile picture icon at the top of the app.

Go to Settings: Now go to Settings option and click on Navigation there.

Scroll through Route options: Now scroll down to Route options and select “Prefer fuel-efficient routes”.

Select Engine Type: Here you have to select the engine type of your vehicle (Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, or Electric).

Search Location: Now search the location where you want to go and click on direction.

Choose an eco-friendly route: Google will show you fuel-efficient routes based on your vehicle, marked with a green leaf icon.

Change engine type: If you want, you can change the fuel option by clicking on Change engine type.

Google Maps' Fuel Economy feature is a great way to save both fuel and money. Along with this, this feature also protects the environment as it also gives information about low-carbon emission routes. Using this feature is very easy, you just have to select your vehicle type and Google Maps will also show you a fuel efficient route.

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