Bob, you are really right on. There are a lot of variables that will need to be considered to optimize our driving. The Altima hybrid will actually be my husband's car. I'm currently driving a Honda Pilot SUV. I love it, but I've been bitten by the hybrid bug and will soon be trading it in for either the Civic hybrid or the Prius. I've already driven both cars and I love both. I think the experience of drivig the Altima hybrid will really help me come to understand my own hybrid driving style and better pick which car will be best for me.

One a side note too - we test drove the Honda Fit this weekend. It isn't a hybrid, but it gets 34/40... which is amazing for a non-hybrid vehicle... especially for how nice it handled and looked. It is also very inexpensive. I think it will become a very popular car.