Thread: CNN: How 'hypermiling' can save you a lot of fuel (and the planet)
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Old 07-26-2016, 11:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by elhigh View Post
I love when Wayne - or any fuel economy aficionado, for that matter - gets some coverage, but quoting his results will put people off when they can't do as well. If anyone ever needed a "Your mileage may vary" asterisk, he's the guy.
I agree wholeheartedly! Most people just don't understand how much the "nut behind the steering wheel" can affect fuel economy. I once told a co-worker about getting over 30 MPG with my Mustang. He asked, "Why don't all Mustangs get that kind of gas mileage?" I answered, "Because I'm not driving them!" He looked at me in disbelief, and I said, "I'm serious."
As most Ecomodders know, the most effective mod for fuel economy is adjusting the "nut behind the steering wheel".
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Just 'cuz you can't do it, don't mean it can't be done...
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The presence of traffic is the single most complicating factor of hypermiling. I know what I'm going to do, it's contending with whatever the hell all these other people are going to do that makes things hard.
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