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Hypermiling: Drive Smarter, Save More Ben Denos 11 June 2009

Hypermiling: Drive Smarter, Save More Ben Denos 11 June 2009. Why should I hypermile?. Hypermiling decreases fuel consumption Save money at the gas pump Lower greenhouse gas emissions. How do I hypermile?. Change your driving habits Reduce braking Accelerate smoothly

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Hypermiling: Drive Smarter, Save More Ben Denos 11 June 2009

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  1. Hypermiling: Drive Smarter, Save More Ben Denos 11 June 2009

  2. Why should I hypermile? • Hypermiling decreases fuel consumption • Save money at the gas pump • Lower greenhouse gas emissions

  3. How do I hypermile? • Change your driving habits • Reduce braking • Accelerate smoothly • Drive at more efficient speeds • Maintain your vehicle properly • Keep tires inflated to max pressure • Remove excess weight from trunk etc. • Get regular oil changes

  4. Is it really worth it? Cumulative Costs Years Owned

  5. Use Caution and Common Sense • Always obey the law • Be courteous • Don’t void your vehicle warranty Learn more at: CleanMPG.com

  6. References • Gerdes, W., 2008, “What is Hypermiling?,” CleanMPG.com, http://www.cleanmpg.com/cmps_index.php?page=hypermiling. • Gerdes, W., 2006, “Beating the EPA – The Whys and How to Hypermile,” CleanMPG.com, http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/articles/t-beating-the-epa-the-whys-and-how-to-hypermile-1510.html. • “Detailed Test Information,” 2008, Fuel Economy Tests - Highway chart, Your MPG Will Vary, fueleconomy.gov, http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/fe_test_schedules.shtml • “Tires and Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy – Informing Consumers Improving Performance,” 2006, National Research Council of the National Academies, TRB Special Report 286, pp. 134. • “2010 Vehicles by Ford,” 2009, Find and Compare Cars, fueleconomy.gov, http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Ford2010.shtml.

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