If you want to save cash on gas, take some tips from America's fuel-efficiency freaks
Hypermiling is a growing practice where drivers use specific techniques to maximize fuel efficiency and save money. While some participants are motivated by environmental concerns or financial savings, others view it as a competitive hobby.
Why it matters
The trend highlights consumer responses to rising fuel costs and the intersection of personal finance with driving habits.
Paul Westbrook/Enerjazz; Hadi Ahmad; Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI Dave Castino has tracked his fuel economy across all 43,497 miles he's driven in his 2021 Mazda3 over the past three years. He averages 39.4 miles per gallon — 46% better than the Environmental Protection Agency's combined estimate for the car — and has topped out at 45.6 mpg on a tank of gas. Fuelio, the app he uses to track his gas mileage, shows a steep drop on December 12 of last year — the day he got new tires. They're great for the winter weather in Indianapolis, but they've resulted in a 10% decrease in fuel economy. Still, he's never had a tank fall below the EPA's rating. The 37-year-old father of two recognizes this can sound tedious, but it's actually a way for him to manage the tedium of his commute .
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