atlaw4u
06-25-2008, 04:58 PM
Since Flory began hypermiling more than two years ago, he's developed a laundry list of gas saving methods to use while driving. (http://nwkpublish.bits.baseview.com/stamford_templates/stamford_story/353942694577604.php)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Randall_and_a_105_mpg_segment.jpgChase Wright - Stamford Times - June 25, 2008
STAMFORD — John Flory doesn't sweat over high gas prices.
He drives about as much as anyone on the road — about two hours each day from his home in Essex to his job in New Haven, then back again. But his wallet has yet to take a hit.
Flory finds he only needs to fill the 10.8 gallon tank of his 2006 Honda Insight once a month. He spends less than $11 a week on gas.
But Flory's hybrid car isn't the only reason he's beating the pumps. It's the way he drives his car that really saves him money.
Flory is among the growing list of American hypermilers, drivers who strive to exceed their vehicle's EPA fuel economy rating.
The EPA rates the Insight between 60 and 66 miles per gallon (mpg). Flory averages in the mid-80s and has seen his mpg reach as high as 103.8.
"It's a numbers game. Little things like checking the air in your tires or avoiding traffic. These percentages that you save add up," he said.
Driving alongside Flory in his little, red hatchback you would never think he's saving literally hundreds of dollars. He's become so good, the techniques he uses are seamless … http://nwkpublish.bits.baseview.com/stamford_templates/stamford_story/353942694577604.php
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Randall_and_a_105_mpg_segment.jpgChase Wright - Stamford Times - June 25, 2008
STAMFORD — John Flory doesn't sweat over high gas prices.
He drives about as much as anyone on the road — about two hours each day from his home in Essex to his job in New Haven, then back again. But his wallet has yet to take a hit.
Flory finds he only needs to fill the 10.8 gallon tank of his 2006 Honda Insight once a month. He spends less than $11 a week on gas.
But Flory's hybrid car isn't the only reason he's beating the pumps. It's the way he drives his car that really saves him money.
Flory is among the growing list of American hypermilers, drivers who strive to exceed their vehicle's EPA fuel economy rating.
The EPA rates the Insight between 60 and 66 miles per gallon (mpg). Flory averages in the mid-80s and has seen his mpg reach as high as 103.8.
"It's a numbers game. Little things like checking the air in your tires or avoiding traffic. These percentages that you save add up," he said.
Driving alongside Flory in his little, red hatchback you would never think he's saving literally hundreds of dollars. He's become so good, the techniques he uses are seamless … http://nwkpublish.bits.baseview.com/stamford_templates/stamford_story/353942694577604.php