noun
- a driver who uses special techniques to maximize fuel efficiency and achieve unusually high gas mileage
Usage: informal; often used in automotive and environmental contexts
Examples
- The hypermiler coasted downhill to save fuel whenever possible.
- Some hypermilers report getting 50 miles per gallon in vehicles rated for 30 mpg.
- Hypermilers often use techniques like drafting behind trucks, which can be dangerous.
- She became a hypermiler after learning about ways to reduce her carbon footprint.
- The hypermiler community shares tips online about maximizing vehicle efficiency.
- Not all hypermiling practices are safe or recommended by manufacturers.