FACT CHECK #41OCE-4L

WHAT WE FOUND

Hi there! If you're looking to save some money at the pump, I've got some great news for you. Hypermiling is a very real and effective way to increase your vehicle's mileage 15. It's essentially the practice of using specific driving techniques to maximize fuel efficiency 57. By adopting a more laid-back driving style, experts suggest you could see your mileage jump by as much as 30% 1. So, how do people do it? It’s all about being gentle and smart behind the wheel! Common techniques include lightening up on the gas pedal 4, maintaining optimal tire pressure 2, and even avoiding gas-wasters like excessive air conditioning 11. Some drivers have even managed to reach gas mileage feats far beyond the fuel economy ratings given by the government 9. While some extreme methods might be a bit impractical for everyday street driving, the core idea of changing your behavior to squeeze out every drop of fuel is well-supported 61013. It's even been described as a motorsport for efficiency lovers! 3

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1. 1 · sierraclub.orgWEB
   Hypermiling Improves Your Gas Mileage - Sierra Club

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2. 2 · consumerreports.orgWEB
   Hypermiling – Evaluating common fuel-economy tips on the road

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3. 3 · autos.yahoo.comWEB
   Hypermiling Is Motorsport—Just Not the Kind You're Used To

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4. 4 · cbsnews.comWEB
   Get Better Gas Mileage No Matter What You Drive - CBS News

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5. 5 · en.wikipedia.orgWEB
   Hypermiling - Wikipedia

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6. 6 · abcnews.comWEB
   'Hypermiling' to Save Big on Gas - ABC News

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7. 7 · npr.orgNEWS
   'Hypermilers': Squeezing Out Every Mile Per Gallon - NPR

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8. 8 · researchgate.netACADEMIC
   Researches on the impact of hypermiling techniques and fuel saving ...

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9. 9 · livescience.comACADEMIC
   Hypermiling: Driving Tricks Stretch Miles Per Gallon | Live Science

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10. 10 · pedalcommander.comWEB
    What Is Hypermiling? – History, Techniques, Tips & Tricks

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11. 11 · greenpromise.comACADEMIC
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12. 12 · popularmechanics.comWEB
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13. 13 · quora.comWEB
    Can hypermiling techniques really double your car's fuel efficiency?

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