Hypermiling on the Highway

Here's a video shot by a hypermiler while driving on the highway. It's show from the rear perspective, and provides an interesting look at some of the hypermiling techniques he uses to increase his mpg.

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Hypermiling Basics - Video

Here's a video about hypermiling with a humorous slant. Definitely a great watch for any hypermiler - beginner or advanced.

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Are You Getting 0 MPG?

This video discusses a basic hypermilling concept - if you're stopped at a red light, you're getting 0 miles per gallon. By avoiding slamming on your breaks and coasting up to stop lights and stop signs, you're ensuring you'll be getting more than 0 mpg from your vehicle.

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Hypermiling in a Toyota Tacoma

This hypermiling video shows a hypermiler recording his mpg stats while driving a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. It's really cool to see just how much MPG you can get by applying these hypermiling techniques in a gas guzzling pickup.

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Hypermiling - Cutting Your Gas in Half

Here's a news report on hypermiling. It features a great interview with a Houston area hypermiler who reveals some of the hypermiling techniques he uses to get as much as 106 mpg.

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Forced Auto Stop Demonstration

Here's another really cool video demonstrating the FAS hypermiling technique while heading on a downhill route. The hypermiler kills his engine and shows you just how long he can coast. This is a very dangerous technique.

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FAS In Action - Hypermiler Cruises for 2 Miles with Engine Off

Here's a real life look at some serious hypermiling. This hypermiler shows you exactly how he kills his engine and proceeds to coast for 2 full miles. This is a great example of FAS in action, but there are many risks involved in doing something like this, so we don't recommend FAS techniques like this for inexperienced hypermilers.

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Is Drafting Behind Large Vehicles Worth the Risk?

Here's a video shot behind the wheel with a hypermiler, discussing fuel efficiency issues associated with drafting behind large vehicles like 18 wheelers. He offers a really interesting perspective. Definitely worth a look!

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Hypermiling Coasting Technique Video

Here's a video showcasing a really simple hypermiling technique - coasting up to a red light. Instead of slamming on the breaks, the hypermiler begins coasting ahead of time, and ultimately he doesn't have to use his brakes at all. Just like he says - if you're sitting stopped at a red light, you're getting 0 mpg!

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Ride Along with a Hypermiler

Here's a really cool video shot in the 1st person perspective of a hypermiling driving to work in the morning. You see everything he does from his perspective. It reveals a lot of common hypermiling secrets and it's an all around great watch.

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