noun
- The practice of driving a vehicle in ways intended to maximize fuel efficiency, often involving techniques such as coasting, gentle acceleration, and maintaining steady speeds.
Usage: informal; often used in automotive and environmental contexts; plural form; singular is 'hypermiling'
Examples
- Some drivers practice hypermilings to reduce their gas expenses.
- Hypermilings techniques include turning off the engine while coasting downhill.
- Safety experts warn that certain hypermilings methods can be dangerous on busy roads.
- The driver's hypermilings habits helped him achieve 50 miles per gallon.
- Hypermilings has become more popular as fuel prices have risen.