Wednesday, July 23, 2008

My Hypermiling update:


Keeping my speed limit at or a tad below, not passing folks, starting a little earlier, and coasting when possible; especially when I see a stop sign, light I begin coasting. Also, I am driving an 6 cylinder SUV and it can be done!
Each tank I have been able to consistently get over 410 miles per tank.


Prehypermiling mileage: 278.2 miles per tank

Hypermiling mileage: 417.9 miles per tank! No kidding!!!

I also don't use the air conditioning...unless I am taking my mother-in-law somewhere. The kids are used to it now and with the windows down and everyone's hair in ponytails...who cares!

2 comments:

Kitchen Madonna said...

You go girl! Although my car engineer husband tells me that having the windows down is as much of a drag as the AC. Go figure but I love the ideas of ponytails flying! Fresh air...healthier!

Adrienne said...

I hypermile - it becomes a game.