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1) 2) Hypermiling is the act of driving using techniques that maximize fuel economy. Those who practice these techniques are referred to as "hypermilers." Hypermiling is defined by the New Oxford American Dictionary as the attempt to maximize gas mileage by making fuel-conserving adjustments to one's vehicle and one's driving techniques.[1] In 2008, the word hypermiling was selected as the best new word of the year by New Oxford American Dictionary.[2] Hypermiling, which can be practiced in any vehicle regardless of its fuel economy, has gained in popularity as a result of the rise in gasoline prices during the 2000s.[3] While common techniques can be carried out by average motorists making minor changes in their driving habits, many hypermilers use more advanced techniques, some of which are illegal in most if not all jurisdictions.[4] ... more
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I've practiced hypermiling for some time now and I can attest to its effectiveness. Most people, at least Americans, do not have the discipline needed to do it though, we grew up learning the more you press the pedal, the faster you get where you are going, which is not always true and wastes gas in most cases. |
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1) Go the speed limit the slower the speed the lower the gas consumption 2) Don't use your a/c 3) Take your foot off the gas as much as possible (Ex: When your in front of a red light) 4) If you have your own business you are able to write it off on your taxes Does that A/C really use that much gas? I heard some time ago on TV that is better to run your A/C and arrive in comfort than not use it and save very little. MythBusters did a test of it but they were focused on A/C use versus windows open, and windows open at higher speeds causes aerodynamic inefficiencies/drag -- http://kwc.org/mythbusters/2004/11/mythbusters_boom_lift_catapult.html |
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"Don't use your car." is not a practical choice for most people. Not everyone lives in an area where bicycling or public transportation is an option. As mentioned in a previous answer, I use Hypermiling when possible and it does create a saving in gas. Also make sure to maintain your vehicle. Changing oil, correct tire pressure, tune ups, keeping as little as possible in the trunk and even keeping your car clean all save gas. The main thing is to keep in mind while driving that the gas pedal isn't something that needs to be pressed at all time. There is an area when I go to work where I can coast for half a mile. I don't press the gas for the entire length and maintain the speed limit of 35mph the whole way. When you see a yellow or red light up ahead, remove your foot from the gas and let gravity/friction slow you down. One of the tricks to hypermiling is not allowing the car to stop completely. The right timing and I can go all the way to work, a 20 mile drive, without completely stopping at all. |
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Drive less, Use A/C at higher speeds as having windows down at highways speeds isn't efficient Technican things
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Don't drive, That's how i don't spend money of gas .... |
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Just drink a couple of energy drinks and run to work.
Or if possible, depending on how far you need to travel, get a goped or a moped depending on the distance needed and how fast you need to go. They use significantly less gas. Or if you don't mind getting a ticket and possibly crashing, you can do drafting when on the highway, it saves gas at the cost of you getting a ticket and possibly getting into a serious accident. Another option is to teleport by doing the teleportation jutsu like from naruto shimppuden (great anime show :) ) |
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Don't use your car! Walk or cycle or something. 50 characters FTL |
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well this is a hard question to answer because there is a lot of ways to save money on gas.
1: Don't drive a car that takes gas.
2: ride a bike.
3: get your car worked on so it can run on bio fuel. |
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Drive less. Thats one way. And I don't have a car so I don't know.