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hypermiling

British

/ ˈhaɪpəˌmaɪlɪŋ /

noun

the practice of maximizing the fuel economy of a motor vehicle, especially through driving technique and vehicle maintenance

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But the Model 3 is a regular production vehicle for which no hypermiling record has been set.

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Hypermiling is not the best indicator of a car’s range, as Electrek notes, but it can provide insight into how driving habits can affect it.

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The previous hypermiling record for the Model S was set in 2015 by Casey Spencer, who drove a Model S 85D for 550.3 miles on a single charge.

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Bjørn Nyland and Morgan Tørvolt made the trip in Denmark by doing what's called "hypermiling."

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Here's a real sign of desperation: When you're going downhill, moving slowly in traffic or pulling into a parking space, online hypermiling forums recommend turning your engine completely off.

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