Interesting experiment in fuel economy, pitting a compact hybrid versus a midsize sedan. I don’t know about the methodology, so I don’t know if the results are scientific (ie, repeatable), but it does indicate that there are many solutions to the problems we face.

What are the costs of settling for what seems to be a good solution quickly, if that leads you to miss an even better solution later on? Modeling business decisions can lead managers to stop looking after they’ve found the “optimal” solution, too.