May 9, 2008
Man Doubles Gas Mileage By 'Hypermiling'
An Illinois man says he doubles his gas mileage by driving at or below the speed limit and sticking to the right lane on the highway. His creeping along might tick you off, but he's getting great gas mileage.
Wayne Gerdes' standard engine 2005 Honda Accord has an average EPA mileage rating of 25 miles per gallon. Gerdes almost doubles that. His average is 48 miles per gallon. Gerdes is the guru of what he calls "hypermiling."
"I used to be the 'A' type personality, left hand lane, passing everybody, going down I-94 at 80 miles an hour, then 9/11 happened," Gerdes said. Read more
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