Best Gas Mileage - Hypermiling? Meet Wayne “100 MPG” Gerdes

Who coined LOL? Or OMG? Although the internet is young, we will probably never know. Like it is supposed to be with slang. Different story with the term Hypermiling though. It is said to have been coined by Wayne Gerdes, aka "Wayne 100 MPG" or "Mister Hypermileage".

If you aren't familiar with the term 'Hypermiling", here is a quick and dirty run down: it is about people who use tips, tricks, a bit of technology and driving strategies to squeeze every last ounce of mileage out of a gallon of gas.

Your car probably averages 20 miles per gallon (MPG). Theirs 40, 50 or more.

Wayne Gerdes once got an average of more than 100 mpg from a standard-issue Ford pickup truck over the course of three months.

Wayne Gerdes clearly knows how to empower every last drop of gasoline. He is what we "normal people" consider to be an obsessed hypermiler. As my mom would say "He's got too much time on his hands".

What's interesting though, is that more and more every day Joes and Jills begin to see hypermiling as a daily routine. Not just because the fun of it, but because of today's gas prices and the fear of tomorrows gas prices. The pressure from pump shock is what's driving these average drivers into hypermiling. Lets face it. Today's gas prices rule many household budgets.

Unlike the hypermiler pros, who see it as a form of competitive sport, these every day hypermilers are not after record breaking MPG's. They are perfectly happy if hypermiling helps them to extended the time between fill-ups.

Hard? Not at all. In fact, many of these tricks and tips are so easy to implement that it will truly surprise you. Increasing your car's mileage by 25% is doable for everyone. All it takes is some discipline and an easy to follow Hypermiling manual.

HyperMiling, the noble art of squeezing every mile out of a gallon, isn't hard at all. In fact, many of the gas saving tips in Kenneth Kender's HyperMiling Manual, are so easy to implement that it will truly surprise you. His book is a kick start to learn how to improve your car's MPG by 25-40%, the next time you pull out of your driveway.