[herbQ]

Hi, yes I agree on the highway mileage being higher than the EPA numbers. To me the numbers seem almost reversed. I have 4,000 miles on the Hybrid and have been averaging 42.3, mostly highway, and much mountain. I have found that by using the vertical bar graph and seeing what is going on minute by minute, you get a better feel for driving for true high miles. The one thing that seems to help is upon entering a freeway, accelerate quickly if the on ramp is slightly downhill and utilize the downslope to get to speed. If possible, immediately engage the cruise and let the car take it from there. You will find that the mileage for the hard acceleration phase will cost only .1/10 mpg,i.e. one tenth of a mile per gallon, using the trip numbers on the vertical bar graph page. If your location has much steep hill or mountain driving, you will find the cruise control is totally ineffective in maintaining the downhill speed, as there is no engine retardation. Use the "B" transmission position, it is magnetic and incurrs no brake pad wear, hang on the first time you engage it, very effective. Just cycle in and out of B as needed. Hope you find this info helpful.