Starting in October 2021, and in Europe in 2022, Google Maps lets you choose the most fuel-efficient route if it isn’t already the fastest one.

Travelling by car is one of the more carbon-intensive choices people make on a daily basis. And Google also acknowledges that the most sustainable choice often doesn't involve a car. In addition, they introduced lite navigation for cyclists on Maps and made it easier to find bikes and scooter shares in over 300 cities worldwide.

Google estimates that these features save over one million tons of carbon emissions per year — the equivalent of removing over 200,000 cars from the road — and save users money by reducing fuel consumption.