Episode 1436 • • 2:20:08 - 2:23:25
1436: Frog of War
Hyper-Milers, Gas Prices, and 1970s Fuel Conservation
As gas prices reach record highs, media outlets are profiling "hyper-milers" who use extreme driving techniques to achieve over 80 miles per gallon. Techniques include driving at 55 mph, coasting in neutral, and drafting behind trucks. The hosts recall similar behaviors from the 1970s oil crisis and predict that the federal government may eventually move to reinstate lower national speed limits to destroy fuel demand.