I'll just leave this here:
HM Vehicles Free-way - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
...and this
Messerschmitt KR175 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
...and for funsies, in case anyone missed him:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...xed-23497.html
It seems to me, especially in light of CrazyJerry's roll-your-own accomplishments that rang the bell somewhere north of 200mpg, that VW is both late to the party and asking a little much for what appears to be a not especially impressive achievement.