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Google just a few weeks ago shared updates about AI-powered travel features in some of its products. Now it's adding more.

Justin Dawes

Google said Wednesday that it is releasing new features that share options for traveling in ways that are more environmentally friendly.

There are several features that have either been released or are coming to its Maps, Search, Flights, and Hotels products. Some of the features are powered by its Gemini generative AI technology. 

The company also shared updates about expanding industry use of its carbon emissions estimate technology. 

This comes shortly after Google added an experimental AI-powered trip planner to Search, along with announcements of several other new travel features, including trip recommendations within Maps. 

Transport Alternatives 

Google said it is expanding an existing feature to show train schedules and ticket prices direct