AutoGoogle Maps just got a brilliant free money saving upgradeWhether you’re driving a petrol, a diesel or an EV, Google Maps can now help your money go much furtherWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

AutoGoogle Maps just got a brilliant free money saving upgradeWhether you’re driving a petrol, a diesel or an EV, Google Maps can now help your money go much furtherWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

Whether you’re driving a petrol, a diesel or an EV, Google Maps can now help your money go much further

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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If like me you often leave the filling station thinking that the contents of your fuel tank are worth more than the actual car,Googlehas some good news for you. No matter what kind of car you drive,Google Mapscan now help you reduce your fuel consumption and save money as a result. With the cost of petrol and diesel in particular reaching frankly frightening levels, that’s something most of us could really benefit from.

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Google maps more efficient driving

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How Google Maps' new eco-driving settings work

Of course, the most efficient way to use a car is not to drive it at all – and Google Maps' public transport, walking and cycling directions are really useful, especially in urban areas. But the reality for many of us is that we still need to drive places, and anything that enables us to do that in a more efficient and slightly more environmentally friendly way has got to be a good thing.

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