Hypermiling
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Hypermiling is the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel economy. Those who practice these techniques are referred to as "hypermilers."[1]
Hypermiling can be practiced in any vehicle regardless of its fuel economy. It gained popularity as a result of the rise in gasoline prices during the 2000s.[2] Some hypermiling techniques are illegal in some jurisdictions because they are dangerous.[3]
In 2008, the word hypermiling was selected as the best new word of the year by New Oxford American Dictionary.[4]
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[edit] Safety and awareness program
Hypermiling has come under fire from several quarters due to claims of dangerous or unlawful behavior by some hypermilers,[5] such as tailgating larger vehicles on freeways to save fuel (see Drafting for efficiency on the road). As a result, the Hypermiling Safety Foundation was formed in August 2008 to promote a safety and public awareness program, advocating legal fuel-saving techniques.
[edit] Hypermiling as a sport
Hypermiling contests have been held on selected courses.
The Maximum Fuel Economy contest was held in Elkhart, Indiana, where "world records" for the Honda Insight (213 miles per US gallon (1.10 L/100 km; 256 mpg-imp) round trip), Toyota Prius (136 miles per US gallon (1.73 L/100 km; 163 mpg-imp) round trip) and the Ford Escape Hybrid (76 miles per US gallon (3.1 L/100 km; 91 mpg-imp) mpg round trip) were set. Contestants used techniques which included rolling through all stop signs and having the vehicle tires inflated well beyond recommended specifications.[6]
Another contest is the Tour to the Shore, held in New Jersey, which evaluates drivers of cars and trucks.[7]
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[edit] References
- ^ "EERE News: Progressive Automotive X Prize Expanded to Include Major Automakers". Apps1.eere.energy.gov. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=12181. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ Booth, Michael (2010-09-14). "Hypermilers stretch their gas mileage". The Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/aurora/ci_9822065. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "'Hypermiling' tricks sometimes unlawful". Tulsa World. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectID=15&articleID=20080717_15_E3_spa462136. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ Moscrip, Lara (2008-11-11). "Word of the year: 'Hypermiling'". Money.cnn.com. http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/11/news/economy/wordof_year/index.htm. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "Motorists risking their lives to save on petrol". Smh.com.au. 2008-08-23. http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/motorists-risking-their-lives/2008/08/23/1219262622708.html. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "CleanMPG World Fuel Economy Championships - Records smashed". Cleanmpg.com. http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12620. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ http://www.eevc.info/21st_century_auto_comp.pdf
