Google has announced several new and expanded sustainability initiatives related to electric vehicles, household energy, city planning and safety, in the face of record heatwaves and dangerous floods around the world, where he needs all the help we can get to know the best environmental technologies that can be bought without spending large sums, according to engadget.
Electric cars
Google provides more information about whether an electric car is right for you, and if so, which electric car is right for you, across 21 countries, the updated fuel cost calculator eliminates the guesswork about how much money an electric car can save you, estimating the annual shipping cost of a particular model versus the gas expenses of a similar-sized car.
Household energy:
Your home energy search has also received similar updates, the next time you are looking for a heater or air conditioner, you should have the option to compare their energy efficiency and see which one comes with financial incentives.
Natural disasters:
In the face of increasing natural disasters, Google is expanding its tools such as its flood Center, this platform was available in 80 countries but will now include more than 800 riverside locations in the United States and Canada, where Google has also collaborated with the US Forest Service to use machine learning for a large-scale update of the organization’s fire propagation model, it helps in training firefighters and planning for difficult battles.
Urban planning
Google is increasing its influence on urban planning decisions with a new Google Earth feature that shows the solar flux of each specific building per year, meanwhile, a Cool Roofs tool is due to be available soon in 15 cities around the world that identifies areas where the integration of cold roofs can be most beneficial.
