{"id":10541,"date":"2022-03-10T15:27:07","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T15:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1382314"},"modified":"2022-03-10T15:27:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T15:27:07","slug":"these-hypermiling-techniques-can-help-preserve-your-fuel-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=10541","title":{"rendered":"These hypermiling techniques can help preserve your fuel efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>With rising fuel prices in many countries, owning an EV probably feels like a smart move lately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But buying a new car isn\u2019t cheap, and the delay in mass EV production means even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/cars\/1578062\/used-ev-prices-tesla-petrol-diesel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>second-hand EVs<\/span><\/a><span> are retailing at massively inflated prices. So, if you\u2019re still driving an ICE vehicle, here are some tips and resources for preserving your fuel intake through the practice of hypermiling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is hypermiling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Hypermiling (also known as energy-efficient driving) is driving a car using intentional techniques that maximize fuel efficiency. You can deploy specific hypermiling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/ev-range-anxiety-got-you-down-save-cash-and-go-farther-with-our-guide-to-hypermiling?utm_campaign=updog&amp;utm_content=tweet5&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>in EVs<\/span><\/a><span> to reduce range anxiety, but I\u2019ll focus specifically on gas cars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Start by thinking of yourself as a prepper. But your aim is to conserve fuel. And it starts before you even begin to drive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Before you start driving<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Ensure your car is serviced regularly to ensure it\u2019s running as efficiently as it possibly can. Tires should be inflated to the correct pressure, because <\/span>a<span> tire with low-pressure increases drag, which negatively affects fuel consumption.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Remove unused items in the car like child car seats, extra tools, rooftop racks, towing equipment, etc., to save weight and improve fuel economy. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Consider the weather. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/hotweather.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>summer<\/span><\/a><span>, always park your car in the shade to reduce the need for air conditioning. Likewise, in winter, using the heater or windshield defroster could be replaced by warmer clothing and a windshield scraper.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Close the windows and sunroof to reduce drag.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Plan your route. You want a direct, clear route without lots of stopping or heavy traffic to minimize acceleration and braking for the maximal fuel efficiency. <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>And let\u2019s not forget to consider whether you need to drive at all. Can you replace a short trip with walking, public transport, or cycling?&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" readability=\"11.752293577982\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">If <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hypermiling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">#hypermiling<\/a> means using a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cargobike?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">#cargobike<\/a> to buy gas every few weeks, then sure, I\u2019m hypermiling.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, isn\u2019t hypermiling just driving sensibly, for the most part?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kevin Montgomery (@kemosite) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kemosite\/status\/1500118848288272384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">March 5, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Once you start driving<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382311 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1.png\" alt=\"hypermiling explainer\" width=\"710\" height=\"543\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1.png 710w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1-275x210.png 275w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1-177x135.png 177w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1-353x270.png 353w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/hypermiling-can-help-conserve-fuel-and-save-you-money#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F03%2F10%2Fhypermiling-can-help-conserve-fuel-and-save-you-money%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Driving when hypermiling is a lot more steady and strategic than regular driving. Image: Sustainable America\" data-title=\"Share Driving when hypermiling is a lot more steady and strategic than regular driving. Image: Sustainable America on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Driving when hypermiling is a lot more steady and strategic than regular driving. Image: Sustainable America on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Driving when hypermiling is a lot more steady and strategic than regular driving. Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainableamerica.org\/blog\/what-is-hypermiling-and-how-do-i-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable America<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382311\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1.png\" alt=\"hypermiling explainer\" width=\"710\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1.png 710w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1-275x210.png 275w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1-177x135.png 177w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/1-353x270.png 353w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>Once you start driving, you can deploy hypermiling techniques that increase your fuel efficiency:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>&nbsp;<\/span><span>Drive smoothly and anticipate traffic flow. For example, when you see a red light ahead, take your foot off the gas pedal and coast toward it \u2014 hypermilers call this gliding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Act like there\u2019s an egg on the gas pedal. Be gentle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Drive slower. Guinness World Records Holder told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnky.com\/bg-drivers-feel-record-gas-price-sting-guinness-record-holder-shares-hypermiling-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>News40<\/span><\/a><span> that If you drive 112km\/h ( 70mph) versus 104kmph (65mph), \u201cyou might gain 1.6km\/h (1 mph average speed), \u201cand you\u2019re probably going to cost yourself 10 or 15 percent of your fuel\u2026 Take this historical point in time as a lesson for a lifetime.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Deploy cruise control on highways. Maintaining a consistent speed reduces fuel consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you\u2019re going to be stopping for more than a minute, shut off your engine \u2014 idling is the enemy of fuel preservation (and it\u2019s really bad for the air pollution). You can also switch off your engine when you\u2019re sitting in heavy traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Want to go harder?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Ok, so you\u2019ve followed all these efforts, but you want to do more. Here are some tips recommended by dedicated hypermilers. They\u2019re particularly good if you want to join an early grave:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Drive with the focus of a racecar driver with no radio or conversation in the car to fully concentrate on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Drive barefoot or in driving shoes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hypermiler.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Hypermiler.co.uk<\/span><\/a><span> suggests you choose your footwear with care to reduce press on the throttle.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hypermiler.co.uk\/weekly-hypermiling-tips\/our-weekly-hypermiling-tip-3-drive-without-brakes-dwb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Drive Without Brakes<\/span><\/a><span> (DWB): try and drive for as long as possible without touching the middle pedal.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tiremeetsroad.com\/2022\/03\/09\/pumping-tires-40-psi-save-gas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Overinflate your tires<\/span><\/a><span>: Overinflating your tires is just stupid and increases the risk of a blow out.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Tech tools to the rescue&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>If you want to understand how your driving impacts your fuel milage, tech can help provide you with valuable data:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Newer cars have miles per gallon (MPG) usage counters, but you can also use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fuel-calculator-mpg-converter\/id1352988536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>a fuel calculator<\/span><\/a><span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Fleet management companies can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizonconnect.com\/solutions\/gps-fleet-tracking-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>GPS fleet tracking software<\/span><\/a><span> to gather data about driver activity and help determine ways to reduce idling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/best-parking-apps-android-1043717\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>parking app<\/span><\/a><span> to find a place to park and avoid wasting gas driving around needlessly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Downsides of hypermiling<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span>Besides the obvious risk of death by driving without brakes, there are definite downsides to hypermiling:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you drive slower, you\u2019ll piss off other drivers, potentially attract police attention, and may be at risk of a traffic violation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Driving slower and further means you spend a lot longer in your car. Is it worth it?<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>If you\u2019re into gamification, this might be your dream \u2014 but it takes the fun out of driving in some ways.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>And, if you drive a car that looks something like this, you\u2019ll be guzzling gas whatever you do.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382310 js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81.jpeg\" alt=\"SUVs and how to hypermiling\" width=\"526\" height=\"524\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81.jpeg 526w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-211x210.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-136x135.jpeg 136w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-271x270.jpeg 271w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-192x192.jpeg 192w\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/hypermiling-can-help-conserve-fuel-and-save-you-money#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift-basics%2F2022%2F03%2F10%2Fhypermiling-can-help-conserve-fuel-and-save-you-money%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Not sure how much hypermiling is gonna help, sorry\" data-title=\"Share Not sure how much hypermiling is gonna help, sorry on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Not sure how much hypermiling is gonna help, sorry on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"><\/i><\/a>Not sure how much hypermiling is gonna help, sorry<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1382310\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81.jpeg\" alt=\"SUVs and how to hypermiling\" width=\"526\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81.jpeg 526w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-211x210.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-136x135.jpeg 136w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-96x96.jpeg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-271x270.jpeg 271w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/03\/q2ya1jpyk9m81-192x192.jpeg 192w\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>Sorry, you should\u2019ve bought an EV.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleanmpg.com\/community\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Clean MPG community<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.howstuffworks.com\/fuel-efficiency\/fuel-economy\/safe-hypermiling-techniques.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span>Safe Hypermiling Techniques<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/hypermiling-can-help-conserve-fuel-and-save-you-money\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With rising fuel prices in many countries, owning an EV probably feels like a smart move lately. But buying a new car isn\u2019t cheap, and the delay in mass EV production means&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10541"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10541"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10541\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}