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• Wayne Gerdes is considered by many to be the father of hypermiling.Star-Telegram.com: Hypermilers in DFW area get 100 mpg; you can, too (June 3, 2008) Gerdes coined the term for people who push their cars, and their mph, to the limits - by changing the way they drive.

  Hypermiling is a set of techniques designed to improve a car's efficiency and gas mileage.

• Fast Facts

  1. Occupation: Nuclear engineer
  2. Lives in Wadsworth, Illinois
  3. Gets 50 mph from Honda AccordCNN.com: Behind the Scenes: 'Hypermilers' Test Limits of Fuel Conservation (June 3, 2008)
  4. Nicknamed SUVs as FSPs or a "Fuel-sucking Pig"CNN.com: Behind the Scenes: 'Hypermilers' Test Limits of Fuel Conservation (June 3, 2008)
  5. Runs CleanMPG.com website
  6. Tips include: planning trips ahead and killing engine at stop lights

• Gerdes' Tips

  Gerdes offers a number of suggestions for drivers who want to increase their fuel economy. He recommends purchasing a fuel-consumption device to keep track of what kind of mileage a car is getting. Gerdes also says slowing down, using brakes less and not using the car's air conditioner will help.Star-Telegram.com: Hypermilers in DFW area get 100 mpg; you can, too (June 3, 2008)

• Wayne Gerdes Quotes

  "We import 60 percent of our oil supply now. We are funding our enemies. There's not even a doubt about it. And by hypermiling, you personally can do something about it."Star-Telegram.com: Hypermilers in DFW area get 100 mpg; you can, too (June 3, 2008)

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  Hypermiling | Gas Mileage | Fuel Economy | How to Get Better Gas Mileage

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