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Hypermilers are drivers who exceed EPA-estimated mileage on their vehicles by modifying their driving habits. == ==
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What are the release dates for MythBusters - 2003 Hypermiling Crash Cushions 14-7?
MythBusters - 2003 Hypermiling Crash Cushions 14-7 was released on: USA: 12 June 2013 Australia: 22 July 2013
Is 102 mpg good mileage on a car?
See this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_efficiency To learn more about fuel economy.Yes, 100 MPG (US gallons) is exceptionally good by today's standards, with most commercially available vehicles getting in the range of 15-50 MPG (Toyota Prius reportedly gets 50 MPG (US gallons) with average driving habits.Of course there are many ways to improve your mileage and travel the same distance with less fuel (for less cost).If you are interested, I would encourage you to read a bit about "Hypermiling" / "Eco-driving" and follow the guidance that seems reasonable to you.
What is the most fuel efficient speed?
I have found that for my Scion Tc the most efficient speed is 57 - 61 mpg. If I speed up slowly, slow down by coasting, and set my cruise control on while driving on the highway I can get well over the estimated 30 mpg. Like most things fuel efficiency depends on the vehicle. But somewhere between 55 and 65 should be right. Test it out for yourself during your daily commute and see. There are also some really good articles written about something called Hypermiling. I do not consider myself one of them but I do use a few of there techniques (the ones mentioned above) in order to be more cost and fuel efficient.
Handling Gas Mileage On Road Trips?
Millions of Americans look forward to road trips each summer. Parents take vacation from work and children are off the educational hook for three months. Unfortunately, a crucial economic reality often throws anticipated plans in the trash: gasoline prices. In July 2012, the average national retail price of a gallon of gasoline stood at $3.44, which added up to $68.80 for a full twenty-gallon tank. With prices this high, the term "staycation" describes the economic reality Americans face in the twenty-first century. Crude oil prices are responsible for approximately 65 percent of retail gasoline prices, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Families may try to take those vacations even with high prices, but they will have to make some sacrifices. A common practice of drivers during times of high gas prices is known as hypermiling, a set of techniques designed to maximize fuel economy and gas mileage in their vehicles. Since most vehicles get more miles per gallon on the highway than in the city, hypermiling works well for urbanites and city-dwellers. On the highway, estimating the cost of the trip beforehand may be the answer. Consumers are now having to save money to buy gasoline in the future. An important tip to keep in mind is to calculate the total cost of the trip. Many vacationers only calculate the trip going one-way. Instead, they need to multiply that result by two because the cost includes driving back from the vacation. For instance, as of August 21, 2012, the total cost of driving from New York City to Los Angeles and back again is $1,320.42 with a 2003 Ford Windstar. Including hotel fees, theme park admission fees and miscellaneous costs, the total price paid for a vacation can be much higher than that. Gas mileage is one of the most critical aspects of going on vacation or taking any kind of road trip. Gasoline costs can be responsible for the majority of the costs for the whole trip. Consumers are painfully aware of these costs and must take them into account when they make decisions about vacations and pleasure trips.
How can you improve your gas mileage on a Chevy G20 conversion van?
The g20 was designed in the sixties, and as a result, fuel economy wasn't really an issue. They're big, heavy, and aerodynamically awkward. You can't do much about that except try to adjust driving habits. Try not to drive quite so quickly. Driving at 65 instead of 75 can improve your mileage by a fairly substantial amount, and doesn't add up to all that much more time on shorter trips. If you're driving around town more than on the highway, try not to hit the gas quite as hard between stoplights. Also try to reduce excess weight. While it doesn't add up to much on the highway, more weight requires more gas to accelerate, so it does make a difference around town. If you can easily unbolt some stuff that you don't need, go for it, providing you can get it back in afterwards for when you do. Running on premium or higher-octane gas will also improve your mileage somewhat, but because it costs more, you might not really be getting much benefit. Google hypermiling techniques. Most of what you'll get is what I said above, though.
