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http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg With costs in Formula One constantly being capped and rules remade in efforts to give the sport something of a green veneer, perhaps now is the time to look at a different kind of racing and if it can (http://uk.prweb.com/releases/Saga/Car-Insurance/prweb2606804.htm)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/fuel_empty.jpgPRWeb UK - PRWEB (http://uk.prweb.com) - July 4, 2009

A decent and reasonable introduction to hypermiling, without hysteria. --Ed.

Let us introduce Hypermiling - the new kind of motoring event where cars are driven thousands of miles very slowly and very carefully (now that's something that would please car insurance companies like Saga), proving that motor sports don't have to be all about screeching tyres, maximum revs and power slides.

The founder and pioneer of Hypermiling, Wayne Gerdes recently drove a Ford Fusion almost 1,500 miles on just one tank of fuel - costing only £24. To make the feat even more impressive, Gerdes didn't drive the journey in some uber-friendly eco-buggy either, the Fusion was a standard 2.5 litre family saloon.

So what exactly is Hypermiling? Let's explain. The aim is to drive the car as far as possible on a single tank of fuel, as frugally as possible. That means no stereo, no air conditioning, no open windows and minimal use of the throttle. Tyre pressures are inflated to their absolute maximum to reduce rolling resistance and every fuel-saving technique possible is applied - such as freewheeling down hills! Not recommended by your car insurance company.

Gerdes most recent run in his Ford Fusion was with a team of 6, each taking shifts at the wheel, and is likely to be world record.
... http://uk.prweb.com/releases/Saga/Car-Insurance/prweb2606804.htm

Decent article, but how is it related to the headline? I wanna hear about this insurance investigation of Wayne.

Yeah, I know. It's a little short on substance, and there's no real investigation, but it's positive at least.

I think it would be quite the idea for the insurance companies to seek out Wayne and add discounts for hypermilers :D.

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Dateline: Houston, Texas In a move shocking the fuel economy subculture and anti-globalization activists alike, Shell Oil company has purchased the patent on Wayne Gerdes and will immediately take him off the market. Said Shell CEO Bill Nobody "Our business plan calls for a consistent rise in fuel use for each of our retail customers. The "Gerdes" was causing our consumption numbers to decline. The bean counters ran the numbers and found that purchasing Wayne Gerdes outright would be cheaper than both a libellous smear campaign or outright cover up. To our stockholders, I can assure you that we will return to astronomical profitability in short order".

Joining the ranks of large scale Prismatic NiMH batteries and the "100 mile per gallon" carburetor, Gerdes will remain under wraps for years to come as Shell Oil lawyers wrap layer after layer of bureaucracy over him.

Controversy about this move by the petroleum giant is being met with outrage and utter denial. "I can't believe they did this! Wayne was a true hero to us!" posted one user at Gerdes Cleanmpg.com site. "Wayne Gerdes never actually existed. He's just an internet legend," deadpanned another.

Auto manufacturing representatives also responded in polarizing fashion.

"Gerdes was our prophet, which, ironically lead to alot of OUR profit," lamented Honda rep Ingred Mary Andrews. Toyota's Holly Sarah Davidson nodding vigorously in agreement.

"That man was a fraud. The Cadillac Escalade 2-mode is as green a car as a first gen Insight. How do you know? I just SAID so, didn't I?" harrumphed GM lead man Phil Errup.

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Now THAT's some good stuff right there! :D

Wayne Gerdes never actually existed. He's just an internet legend.

That's funny, Wayne is sitting right next to me at my house! :p


Harry

Wayne Gerdes never actually existed. He's just an internet legend.
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I'd like to see the insurance company give hypermiler's a bigger discount.

As a group, We probably have a much lower accident rate.



Wayne lives. But under Federal Witness Protection Act rules.
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