Hypermiling Rises Again

Hypermiling is nothing new—according to this Wired story, the art of squeezing maximum mileage per gallon of fuel has been around since the old rationing days of the Second World War. But with gas prices reaching unprecedented levels, it’s coming into fashion again. Mother Jones has the lowdown on the daredevil side of hypermiling, but it’s not all about drafting and “death turns.” The first rule, for beginners, is to learn to drive the speed limit.

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