Google made a commitment last September to go Carbon Free by 2030. A goal to help one billion people who use Google products to reduce their environmental footprint.
Google maps will default to the route with the lowest carbon footprint ETA, rather than the fastest. You will be able to compare the relative CO2 impact between the 2 routes so you can choose. Default settings can be changed depending on your likes. Eco-friendly routes launch on Android and iOS later this year with a global expansion in the works. Look for the green leaf. A great way to celebrate Earth Month and beyond doing 1Thing for the environment getting around. Weather, air quality, live view ... Google Maps is expanding it's boundaries ...