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hypermiling

hypermiling

1 8.2
Driving in ways that use very little fuel to go farther
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪpərˌmaɪlɪŋ/
  • Jargon
: conducción eficiente
  • Have you tried hypermiling during your road trips?

Examples

  • By implementing hypermiling, she was able to increase her car's fuel efficiency significantly.

  • Many drivers practice hypermiling techniques to save on fuel costs.

  • Many drivers have adopted hypermiling to lower their fuel costs and help the environment.

  • By practicing hypermiling, she managed to drive farther on each tank of gas.

  • Online forums share tips and tricks for effective hypermiling techniques.

  • Many drivers practice hypermiling to save money on gas.

  • The seminar focused on hypermiling strategies that can lead to better mileage per gallon.

How Fuel-Efficient

hypermiling
  • Jargon
1 8.2
daily drive
1 2.8

Surface Forms

hypermiling singular
hypermilings plural

Morphology

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

The target is a regular -ing form of the verb hypermile, so the derivational step is straightforward even though the broader term is specialized 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'), so think of it as 'very good mileage'. It names the practice of driving in ways that make your car go much farther on the same fuel, which is why it means trying to save fuel and get maximum distance.