"Hypermiling" to Your Next Luxury Vacation Rental
April 8, 2007. Most Americans don't want to skimp on their vacation, but with high gas prices, something might have to give. One of the most interesting news trends concernign gas prices might be the practice of "hypermiling," in which drivers incorporate a variety of tactics to maximize their mileage.
The South Bend Tribune published yesterday an article about this cultural-economic phenomenom. One driver interviewed for the article claimed he could get 100 miles per gallon out of his Toyota Prius by driving his car slowly, putting his car in neutral and coasting and trying to minimize the stops and starts of city traffic.
Proponents say its a great way to save money, but some critics are calling it unsafe. In many states, it's against the law to coast in neutral, and some drivers say the slow driving is a hazard for other drivers.
One thing is for certain - With rising fuel costs and bad press for the airline industry, more people might be caught between a rock and a hard place this summer. While you might not be able to hypermile your way to Cape Cod or the Rocky Mountains, it might pay to go a little easy on the gas pedal.
