hy·per·mile

(hī′pər-mīl′)

intr.v. hy·per·miled, hy·per·mil·ing, hy·per·miles

To engage in driving practices, such as shifting the transmission to neutral when going down hills, in order to produce the greatest gas mileage possible.

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hypermiling

(ˈhaɪpəˌmaɪlɪŋ)

the practice of maximizing the fuel economy of a motor vehicle, esp through driving technique and vehicle maintenance

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