Ken & Wayne --

I don't think we actually disagree.

Gliding below 42 mph is most beneficial
For that last bit of FE, avoid battery assist

My point was that low power demands with ICE on is best avoided, because the engine is not operating as efficiently.

R2-E2, 2G Prius.
Highway/City/Husband/Wife MPG: 56.5, as of 12/2005, 26K miles

Jac Nasser, Ford President: "We are planning to launch a hybrid version of
this car [P2000] within this year [1998]. We will also make FCEV available in
2004."