Hypermiling Commandments Help Cut Down On Emissions (VIDEO)

Do you know how to hypermile? Translogic's Bradley Hasemeyer explains in the video below that hypermilers are a group of drivers who "do everything they can to squeeze every last drop of energy out of their gas."

Unfortunately, he is not one of them. With exactly one gallon of gas, Bradley only gets 16 miles out of his 2001 Ford Focus Hatchback. Luckily, he gets some divine inspiration from the hypermiling Moses.

HuffPost blogger Yolanda Reid Chassiakos writes that high-MPG SUVs are "not only bad for the environment but dangerous for everyone on the road." In July, President Obama announced "the largest decrease in auto fuel consumption since the 1970s."

Even if you don't become a hypermiler, these tips will help you cut down on fuel costs, reduce emissions and maybe even extend the life of your car. Learn more about hypermiling here.

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Comments

[Kenz300]

03:47 PM on 10/29/2011

The Republican answer is drill...baby...drill which led to spill.. baby.. spill.

We need to focus on the energy resources of the future and not the advertising from the oil and coal companies. Wind, solar, wave energy, geothermal and second generation biofuels made from algae, cellulose and waste are the future. The world produces a lot of waste every day. That waste can be turned into fuel and energy. It is time to end the oil monopoly on transportation fuel. Bring on the electric, flex-fuel, hybrid, CNG and hydrogen fueled vehicles.

[Kenz300]

03:40 PM on 10/29/2011

As the price of oil continues to rise we will all use energy more efficiently. We will walk a little more, bicycle a little more, take public transit a little more and be more interested in fuel efficiency and energy conservation. Those that believe in PEAK OIL theory say rising demand for China and India with their billion plus populations will soon outpace the worlds ability to supply ever more oil. That will lead to higher and higher prices. It is sad but most people do not plan ahead. We are in for a future energy price or supply shock. Will we be prepared?

[BoFo]

08:17 AM on 09/25/2011

Like, wow. Sure are a lot of cats around here interested in fuel efficiency. I guess it's like not fashionable or something.