Hi Freak_lad:

___Most Hypermilers use various coasting techniques (ICE off/on - Regen/non-Regen - coasting into parking spaces, parking to take advantage of elevation for coasting from a start to some speed before starting the ICE) whenever and wherever possible. With a bit more time behind the wheel, you might actually make it to the Hypermiler list in your Echo if you do begin to find yourself in the 38 + mpg range tank over tank. As it stands, you own an inexpensive yet great car for high fuel economy indeed!

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net