Yes, I'm saying 42 is not impressive. When we see number (triple (even double) to that of equivalent car), you won't need any incentives from the government to push this technology. If I drive my hybrid like I drive my Mini, the mpg separation is about 10 mpg... to be fair, my Hybrid was never designed to match the Mini. A better test would be to drive a non civic hybrid vs a hybrid, same course, same speeds (not hybrid conservative mode speeds, real world speeds) and then compare. I'm guessing the number is not going to be double.

Also, shows that say negatives things about hybrids are good for us. Why people don't get that is beyond me. It forces manufacturers to do better. Some people are still drinking the kool-aid and are satisfied with what we have and get upset if anybody says something bad. This will make manufacturers not do better.