After reading the article, it definitely seems like the plaintiff is kind of an idiot. On the other hand, there is definitely something off here. I get better mileage than him in non-hybrid Accord, using A/C and radio! Maybe it really is his driving habits or the area he lives (lots of hills).
Anyway, Honda shouldn't put numbers on the car that are unachievable by ANYONE, whether or not the EPA generated them. If the guy can show that no one can get close to that performance out of the car he may have a point. If even a couple of people get close (and I bet some can surpass the EPA estimates), than it's not a question of fraudulent claims.
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