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hypermiling

hypermiling

1 9.2
Of a car or part that helps it use very little fuel when driving
  • adjective
  • Jargon
: eficiente en consumo de combustible
  • Drivers interested in hypermiling techniques often monitor their speed and acceleration closely.

Examples

  • He installed hypermiling tires to help his car use less fuel on long trips.

  • The new model features several hypermiling technologies to improve gas mileage.

  • His car is hypermiling efficient.

  • Does the new Toyota have hypermiling features?

  • Many drivers use hypermiling techniques to increase their vehicle's fuel efficiency.

  • The workshop focused on hypermiling strategies to help participants save money on gas.

  • If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, consider adopting hypermiling methods when you drive.

How Fuel-Efficient

hypermiling
  • Jargon
1 9.2
standard
673 2.7
inefficient
57 3.5

Surface Forms

hypermiling positive

Morphology

hypermiling = hypermile (semi-transparent) = hyper + mile + ing

The adjectival use is a regular participial form of hypermile, though the sense is still anchored in specialized automotive jargon.

Etymology

Hypermiling comes from the prefix hyper- ('very' or 'over') and the word mileage ('how far a car goes on a tank of fuel'). As an adjective, it describes parts or techniques that help a car use less fuel by making your driving much more efficient.