With an almost paid off GMC Yukon, I’m all about the idea of hypermiling.  Hypermiling, according the the online hype, is a method of increasing your car’s gas mileage by making changes in the way you drive, allowing you to save gas.

How do you accomplish hypermiling? Well, it sounds a lot easier than trying to convert your car to run on water. Some of the tips include keeping your car moving in congested traffic situations; not being an agressive driver (yeah, I hate aggressive drivers, even though I tend to be one sometimes because I feel empowered in a big car – it’s the whole sitting up higher than everyone else thing I think…), and slowly accelerating when the stoplight turns green.

To extend my gas mileage, I can deal with being last out of the gate at the stoplight, as long as the kids can deal with mom being a lame driver. No more cheers from the back seat when we beat the Mustang, but that’s okay. I’m over it, I guess….

Want to learn more of the hype about hypermiling? Visit hypermiling.com, and don’t drink too many Red Bulls before you get out there and drive or your gas tank is going to be empty in a heartbeat, mister….