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Is Google Maps getting worse? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by hperrin@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My dad uses Google Maps, and he mentioned that it seems to be getting worse. Like, giving him directions that are obviously worse than alternatives. Has anyone else here experienced this?

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[–] Xavienth@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

On routes with few starts and stops, the route with the lower speed limit is the more fuel efficient one. Higher speed means higher drag (by the square of speed).

[–] EddoWagt@feddit.nl 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Mostly because that would be a shorter route then, cars have gears and are more efficient under a higher load so a higher speed, usually around 100kph is most efficient

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Drag is where energy is lost. Drag is a function of speed.

[–] EddoWagt@feddit.nl 1 points 1 month ago

I know, but a car's efficiency is dependent on more factors than speed and friction alone