thats one thing I like about my TDI

when it got below freezing I would start it and let it idle for 5-10 mins before driving and I drive it like a car and not baby it or coast it anywhere.

I still got 40.3 mpg (city) vs mild weather, coasting down the hill to my home, no RPMs over 2500 during that slow acceleration and got 41.8 mpg (City)

but have to admit the hybrids do get nice MPG. Can't wait till hybrid diesels and clean fuel hits over the next 2 yrs.

One thing you need to consider your hybrids use tiny motors and light weight cars to get those killer MPG. The hybrids aren't designed to be driven like any "normal" car to get its EPA mileage. The hybrid has to be driven slow and with some thought. Many people buy a car to drive not drive slow or how to get it into EV mode so it can get its claimed MPG.

EPA is not real life, we all know that but the public doesn't. Also if someone was really worried about money they would buy a HX instead of a HCH.

I think the accord is a big step since its not a downsized motor and gets better MPG.