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One reason for their not getting better mileage is the lower comp-
ression ratio needed for forced induction motors. You are sacrifi-
cing some thermal efficiency in low-boost cruise mode. This is the
reason I recall for their variable compression motor, to get impr-
oved efficiency off-boost. With gas prices climbing I hope they'll
produce it!
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