Hypermiling is driving or flying a vehicle with techniques that minimize fuel consumption. Those who use these techniques are called "hypermilers".[1] In the case of cars, this is an extreme form of energy-efficient driving.
Hypermiling can be practiced in any vehicle regardless of fuel consumption. It gained popularity due to the rise in gasoline prices in the 2000s.[2] Some hypermiling techniques are illegal in some countries because they are dangerous.[3] In 2008, the New Oxford American Dictionary voted "hypermiling" the best new word of the year.[4]
Safety and awareness program
Hypermiling has come under fire from several sides because some hypermilers show dangerous or illegal behaviour,[5] such as tailgating larger vehicles on motorways to save fuel, cycling between accelerating and coasting in neutral, and even turning the engine off when its power is not needed.[6] For this reason, the Hypermiling Safety Foundation was established in August 2008 to promote a safety and education program that promotes legal fuel-saving techniques.
Hypermiling with electric cars
The range of some electric cars are limited. To get maximum out of the battery, drivers sometimes use hypermiling.[7] Some try to get a new record with one charging of battery. For example, a Tesla Model 3 ran more than 1000 km with one battery charge. The average speed was 38 km/h and the whole drive took around 30 hours. The tester used the autopilot of Tesla Model 3, running the car unmanned. The test car did not drive on a public road.[8]
Hypermiling with aircraft
There have been several aircraft hypermiling competitions held throughout the years, such the FuelVenture and CAFE challenges.[9] Klaus Savier won the 2009 Fuelventure 400 in a VariEze aircraft which got 45 MPG at 207 MPH with a modified Continental O-200 engine upgraded with a computerized fuel injection and ignition system by Light Speed Engineering.[10] By slowing to extend range, mileage approaches 100 miles per gallon.[11]
See also
- Energy-efficient driving
- Fuel efficiency including fuel economy in automobiles
- Rat running
References
- ^ "EERE News: Progressive Automotive X Prize ["&"]2974 if collapse than = "at" break patta is without stain and efficient with fuelExpanded to Include Major Automakers". Apps1.eere.energy.gov. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ Booth, Michael (2010-09-14). "Hypermilers stretch their gas mileage". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "'Hypermiling' tricks sometimes unlawful". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ Moscrip, Lara (2008-11-11). "Word of the year: 'Hypermiling'". Money.cnn.com. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "Motorists risking their lives to save on petrol". Smh.com.au. 2008-08-23. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ CNET (2014-11-11), How To: Hypermile and get great gas mileage, retrieved 2018-11-12
- ^ What's Electric Vehicle Hypermiling?
- ^ Tesla Model 3 unmanned on Autopilot travels 1,000 km on a single charge in new hypermiling record
- ^ CAFE Foundation Website
- ^ Light Speed Engineering
- ^ Wired (2009-11-02), 45MPG at 207MPH, retrieved 2019-06-03
External links
The dictionary definition of hypermiling at Wiktionary
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