"hypermiling" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhaɪpəmaɪlɪŋ/ [UK], /ˈhaɪpɚmaɪlɪŋ/ [US]
Etymology: hyper- + mile + -ing Etymology templates: {{confix|en|hyper|mile|ing}} hyper- + mile + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hypermiling (uncountable)
  1. Driving a motor vehicle slowly so as to maximize fuel efficiency. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: ecodriving

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