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hypermiling tip: travel light

Posted on February 16, 2012 by slowmo

Remove excess or unnecessary weight from the vehicle whenever practical. Any unneeded surplus items not removed from the vehicle will have some negative influence on fuel efficiency. The weight of a full tank of fuel will also have a negative … Continue reading →

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hypermilers: size matters!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by slowmo

Use or buy a vehicle of suitable size according to your needs. Please don’t buy a land boat for a family of two or three. Smaller and lighter vehicles require less fuel. On average, a small vehicle traveling 12,000 miles … Continue reading →

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city drivers: drive a hybrid

Posted on November 18, 2011 by slowmo

Get your hands on a HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) for huge fuel savings. Is a HEV for you? Remember, these cars have better fuel economy in the city than on the highway, the reverse of a non-hybrid. If you do … Continue reading →

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