The Hype about Hypermiling

khallgeisler — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Previously, RiverWired.com covered ways to stretch a gallon of gas, including hypermiling techniques. Now the blog EcoTrekker has amassed a whopping 100 tips and resources for squeezing every penny out of that $3.25 (at least!) you're paying for each precious gallon.

Some of the tips are old news to RiverWired.com readers, like coasting to a stop and checking tire pressure. But some of the tips are new to just about everyone -- like wearing an ice vest rather than turning on the AC or rolling down the windows, which creates aerodynamic drag. It may keep you cool, but I doubt it's, you know, cool.

Many of the articles and advice pertain to hybrid cars, but those of us stuck with the combustion engine for a little while longer can learn something, too.

Photo courtesy of ashley.adcox.

For more information, check out:

15 Tips For Better Mileage -- Want to Get 70 MPG in Your Toyota Prius?

Two Wheels Are Greener Than Four

Honda Civic GX Tops List of Greenest Cars

Driving Green = Fewer Greenbacks

Five Tips to Find the Cheapest Gas Near You

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars: Save Gas, Save Money

Record Month For Selling Gas -- Saving Cars Getting Better Than 30 MPG

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The Hype about Hypermiling