Following a Hypermiler for a Day

September 9th, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

Here's a news report on hypermiling. They follow a hypermiler around on a typical day and learn many of his hypermiling techniques and secrets. Check it out!

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Hypermiling on a Video Game

September 8th, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

You know hypermiling is becoming a serious trend when people start doing it in video games. Check out how this guy demonstrates a variety of common hypermiling techniques including the FAS, all on a video game!

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Chicago to New York - On One Tank of Fuel!

September 7th, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

Here's a video of a hypermiler who managed to drive from Chicago to New York using just one tank of gas! He finally gets to "unseal" his gas tank upon arrival. Amazing!

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Slow Rolling Forced Auto Stop

September 6th, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

Here's a video demonstrating a forced auto stop - in a minivan! Great for a few laughs.

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Using a ScanguageII to Improve MPG

September 5th, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

Here's a video showing you how hypermilers use the ScanguageII to improve the performance of their vehicle in regards to mpg. This is a classic hypermiling technique, and most advanced hypermilers have their vehicle equipped with a ScanguageII.

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Hypermiling Using a Vacuum Guage for Fuel Efficiency

September 4th, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

This hypermiler offers a detailed demonstration of how he uses a vacuum gauge to improve fuel efficiency in his vehicle. This is a great way to monitor the load on your engine, and a great trick that beginner and advanced hypermilers alike can use with the proper equipment.

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Hypermiler Reveals His Secrets

September 3rd, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

This is an interview with a hypermiler who reveals a variety of hypermiling techniques used to increase mpg. The basic idea he tries to convey is that hypermiling is about driving clean. A great interview, it offers a lot of insight into the world of hypermilers.

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Pulse and Glide Demo Video

September 2nd, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

This video offers detailed instructions on using a basic hypermiling technique called the Pulse and Glide. The pulse and glide maneuver is accomplished basically by accelerating and then easing off the gas so the electric motor engages. The hypermiler in the video explains the pulse and glide technique in depth and shows a real demonstration with a Honda Civic hybrid.

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Managing Forced Regeneration

September 1st, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

This video shows an advanced hypermiling technique of managing forced regeneration. The hypermiler provides detailed instructions on how to manage forced regeneration to save a lot of gas. The demo takes place using a Honda Civic hybrid.

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Hypermiling CVT Demonstration

August 31st, 2008 Sam Posted in Video No Comments »

This video shows a demonstration of a CVT hypermiling technique in a Honda Civic Hybrid. The CVT Shifting technique is a great way of increasing your mpg, and the video provides very informative instructions on how to pull of this maneuver.

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