What is a Hypermiler?
Various terms describe drivers using unusual driving techniques to
maximize fuel efficiency. A few of these are:
* Hypermilers are drivers who exceed the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated fuel efficiency on their vehicles by
modifying their driving habits. The term 'hypermiler' originated from
hybrid vehicle driving clubs and Wayne Gerdes in particular. As people began comparing fuel efficiency, they noticed that by using certain driving techniques, they could greatly improve their mileage. With the aid of real time mileage displays, drivers were able to refine these driving techniques and greatly exceed the EPA rating for their vehicle.
Decades before the word 'hypermiler' was used, the techniques were used in events such as Mobil Economy Run dating to 1936. Gas rationing during World War II forced some drivers to adopt these techniques, but they largely fell out of favor with the population after the war.
Hypermiler Sean Symons can get 65 MPG in a Honda Civic Hybrid.
* Nempimania (also Nenpimania) is an obsession with getting the best fuel economy possible from a hybrid car. It is derived from the Japanese "nempi" (燃費)--a contraction of nenryōshōhiryō （燃料消費量）meaning fuel economy, and mania, meaning "craze for." Nempimania is exhibited by owners of the Honda Civic Hybrid, Toyota Prius and other hybrid owners by various habits aimed at maximizing fuel economy: slow starts, "Pulse and Glide", timing stoplights, driving barefoot, etc.
* Ecodriving is a term used in Europe to name initiatives which support energy efficient use of vehicles. The campaigns include training courses with hands on training - fuel gauges etc.
Hypermiler get 65 MPG - hybrid and standard gas cars
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