Everybody can improve gas mileage by hypermiling

William Atkins
Wednesday, 05 November 2008 19:22

Science - Energy

Whether you drive a gas-guzzling SUV or a green-running hybrid, you can increase your car’s gas mileage by making conscious but simple and effective improvements in the way you drive. Become a hypermiler!


Hypermiling is a term that refers to a set of driving techniques that maximize fuel economy (and minimize fuel waste) and, thus, saves you money at the gasoline pump.

The May 9, 2006 CNN article “Take it slow and save big on gas” talks about saving extra fuel and therefore money by changing your driving style.

It is talking about hypermiling.

The CNN article states, “You can get 35 percent better fuel mileage out of your current vehicle by using a device most drivers already have….That would be your right foot.”

The article says that for big gains in fuel savings, you need to lay off the accelerator.

CNN states, “Accelerating more slowly away from green lights and stopping more gradually for red lights cut fuel consumption in Edmunds.com's tests by 35.4 percent for the Land Rover and 27.1 percent for the Mustang.”

Introduce yourself to the concept of hypermiling with this CNN discussion.

Page two continues with additional tips to save money and gasoline.