Honda sued by Civic hybrid owner

Not as fuel efficient as advertised?

The owner of a Honda Civic hybrid is suing Honda for misrepresenting the fuel efficiency of the Civic hybrid. While Honda uses the EPA's numbers, "The lawsuit claims American Honda Motor Co. has misled consumers in its advertisements and on its Web site. The suit notes that while the Environmental Protection Agency and automobile window stickers say "mileage will vary," some Honda advertisements read "mileage may vary." That implies that it's possible to get the mileage advertised, said William H. Anderson, a Washington, D.C.(more).

Honda maintains some owners do achieve the EPA's fuel economy numbers and that the way a driver drives is critical to performance.

Will this type of lawsuit hit other hybrid cars? Why not sue the EPA since it is common knowledge that almost every vehicle does not achieve EPA estimates?