BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Gas prices are on the rise again and some local drivers say they've found a driving style that's saving money. Some are saving as much a a full tank of gas a month with what's called eco-driving or hypermiling.
Nationally the average truck or SUV driver gets around 19 miles per gallon, 23.6 mpg for car drivers.
Some of the latest hypermiling records are extreme, but a Geo Metro driver claims he's getting 124.4 miles per gallon.
A Toyota Paseo driver says he's getting 56.6 mpg, and the driver of a Saturn station wagon brags he's getting 43 mpg..
Some of the top hypermiling tips:
- Avoid idling. Turn your engine off at red lights.
- Ride the green wave. Catch as many green lights as you can and try to keep your car moving whenever possible.
- Use cruise control on the highway. That will keep you from using the gas and brake more often than necessary.
- For more advice on hypermiling and making your drive more fuel efficient, check out the related links to the left of this story.
We'd like to know how well hypermiling works for you. Scroll down to post your comments.
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
More
Advertisement