hypermiler n. A person who attempts to maximize gas mileage by using driving techniques that conserve fuel.
hypermiling pp.
hypermile adj.

Example Citation: She accelerates gently when the light turns green, and coasts down hills to save gas. On highways, she stays in the right lane and watches the big SUVs zoom past.

“When I see someone roar past me, I think, `They just used enough gas to last me a week,’” she said.

She is part of a small and extremely dedicated group of drivers around the country who call themselves “hypermilers.” They almost exclusively drive hybrid vehicles, and their goal is simple: squeeze every mile they can out of each drop of gas.
—Chris Williams, “’Hypermiler’ drivers try to squeeze every mile they can out of a gallon of gas,” The Associated Press, May 29, 2007

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