I believe that this is where Ford/GM needs to move. A 100 HP high efficiency engine for economy with a 400 HP Electric on demand engine for the 2-5 x per day when you need to get from dead stop to fast lane on the highway in under 4 seconds or for those towing situations where the power is needed.
I think the new Accord might just convince the US market that Hybrids can be usable vehicles for normal people.
Just imagine how quiet a Caddy could be with neck snapping acceleration provided by electric motors at each wheel.
Whee !