I am currently on my best tank ever regarding mpg. I have an 07 Nissan Altima Hybrid and after 260mi on the current tank, my dash readout is 42.1mpg. (I realize it may be generous by a few mpg). I have owned the car since January, so much of this is due to better weather.

I feel compelled to say that I don't drive like grandma. Just a little history. I was a police officer years ago, for a short time (2 yrs). I mention this because I learned something in pursuit training that also pertains to better mileage. They used to teach us not to let the fleeing vehicle dictate our speed or driving habits. Well I find if you don't let the vehicle in front of you dictate how you drive, you allow yourself more leeway in the way you drive. Maybe this is obvious, but it really helps, without holding up traffic behind you. Leave yourself a little extra space, and you'll find your brake lights don't come on nearly as much as the car in front of you.

Also in a previous life, I raced cars (SCCA A sedan). My first time out I thought I was a pro, skidding around corners, really looked impressive, my times stunk up the place. That is where I learned about driving smooth. Smooth in to a corner, smooth out, not spinning tires. Ironically the same principles hold when driving a hybrid and getting optimum mileage. Smooth does not have to equate to slow. I refuse to hold up traffic behind me when I drive.

I thought I'd start this thread just to let people know you don't need to be a "hypermiler" to get pretty good results. About 5 years ago I sold my 70 Mustang, which had a 351 Cleveland engine that I built myself, 4 spd toploader, posi 9" rear, negative wedge front end. My Altima is not that car. But I'm enjoying the ride all the same.

It gets late early out there. - Yogi