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How to Surge and Coast your way to better gas mileage.
Since I bought my Toyota Prius a couple of months back, my new hobby has trying to maximize my gas mileage. Using the Pulse and Glide method I've been able to typically get over the EPA MPG estimates for highway driving of 51 miles per gallon. I drive 40 miles round trip to work everyday on the highways of St. Louis and I've been able to get consistently over 53 MPG. That doesn't sound like much above the EPA estimates, but if you know anything about them then you will know that the tests the EPA uses do not represent the driving conditions of typical American. The EPA has recognized this deficiency in their tests and has changed their techniques. The new highway rating for the Prius starting in 2008 will be only 45 MPG. I have been able to max out my MPG at around 65 MPG for my trip to work, but I really don't have the patience to stick to the full method.
Now I won't go and restate all the techniques I have used to improve my gas mileage, but I will present some links below for where I found the pulse and glide techniques. I also have some links to some hybrid products that I designed if you would like to show your love of hybrid cars.
"How to Hypermile" Links
- Pulse and Glide Overview
- Here is a good overview of the Pulse and Glide technique.
- Pulse and Glide with Warp Stealth
- This is the article that first taught me how to Pulse and Glide. It helped me go from getting MPG in the mid 40's to the low to mid 50's on a consistent basis. If I had other road options besides the highway I know I could easily get to the 60's.
- Safe Fuel Economy Tips
- Here is a message board thread with some great tips for safe driving while saving gas.
- Physics of Pulse and Glide
- This stuff is pretty much over my head, but if you really want some technical background into why Pulse and Glide works then here are some message board posts for you.
- Hybrid Vehicle Lovers Shop
- Here is a new Cafepress Shop that sells t-shirts and bumper stickers and more dedicated to all us Hybrid Lovers out there.
New Prius Hybrid Cafepress Shop
Addicted to Oil Sticker (Oval)
"If America is Addicted to Oil, Then I'm in REHAB" Help save the environment one hybrid at a time.
Price: 6.49 
Hybrids make it last longer Sticker (Bumper)
Price: 5.49
I Brake to Recharge Sticker (Bumper)
Price: 5.49
i CAN drive 55! Sticker (Oval)
Price: 6.49
Hypermiling Products
T-shirst, Bumper Stickers, and More.
Hypermiler Sticker (Bumper)
Price: 6.49
Hypermiler Ringer T
Price: 20.99
Hypermiler Large Mug
Price: 14.99
Hybrid Lover Gear (t-shirts, bumper stickers and more)
Hybrid Lover Women's Cap Sleeve T-Shirt
Price: 21.99
Hybrid Lover Rectangle Magnet
Price: 4.99
Hybrid Lover Large Mug
Price: 15.99
Reader Feedback
solarstories wrote...
Good lens you have. I'm curious to know which hypermiling techniques you used - only pulse and glide? That one always seemed a bit too risky.
Posted July 03, 2008
Squidoo-Pat wrote...
I've been reading a little about hypermiling on the web and some aspects of it are controversial. Some people resent being behind someone who is unexpectedly slowing down and then speeding down hills. Filling up the tank during cooler night hours does make sense though.
Posted June 21, 2008
Petee wrote...
Hypermiling sounds like a great way to save gas! Thanks for the great info. Please check out my lens on how to Improve Gas Mileage.
Posted December 22, 2007
harry2 wrote...
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Posted November 19, 2007
Ryan wrote
Thanks for the great links and products. I can't wait to get my Hypermiler Bumper Sticker for my Prius.
Posted August 08, 2007
Gas Mileage Poll
I would like to know what the average Miles per Gallon is that you are getting?
Gas Mileage Books
The Essential Hybrid Car Handbook: A Buyer's Guide
Amazon Price: $11.66 (as of 07/09/2009)
Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History
Amazon Price: $49.50 (as of 07/09/2009)
Hybrid, Electric and Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Amazon Price: $64.75 (as of 07/09/2009)
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