Hipermiling on Plastic: Lighter Weight Means More Miles

When it comes to light vehicle technology, CleanMPG really knows what works. In fact, the folks at CleanMPG made a name for themselves by coining the phrase “hypermiling” to describe a practice they similarly innovated. Wayne Gerdes, founder of  CleanMPG, explains that “hypermiling” is the practice of driving a vehicle beyond its EPA fuel economy rating. Plastics Make it Possible caught up with CleanMPG at the LA Auto Show to talk about the many ways plastics make cars lighter and more energy efficient. In the video below, CleanMPG debunks the idea that “lighter” means “flimsy”: