Individual drivers as well as fleet owners have a significant impact on the environment. The good news is that simple and effective software solutions can help drivers and businesses save enormously on the cost of fuel as well as harmful emissions. What’s more, greener driving can also help drivers to spend considerably less time on the road, which leads to overall better health for everybody. Concepts like eco-routing and green routing are nothing new, and thanks to technology, these can now become a reality for everyday drivers as well as those who make a living out on the road. Green Navigation Researchers have long been interested on the impact of navigations systems on the efficient use of fuel. Simply put, getting lost means unnecessary fuel used and a harmful impact on the environment. In 2008, a study was performed across two German-based metropolitan areas; Munich and Dusseldorf. Three groups of drivers participated in the study: one group driving without a navigation system, one provided with a general device, and a third group provided with a real-time traffic navigation system. Every car used in the study was kitted out with a special logging device ...
