This is good news. Real information allows people to make more informed decisions. I somehow doubt the EPA will adopt this testing protocol though.
I hope that the new Urban cycle includes lots of time sitting in creeping, stop-and-go traffic. That's what I see every day and where an EV shines.
I don't really understand the need for a new test. The tests we have work if if used properly (as a comparison against what you really get). In other words, if you get 80% of your current car's rating, then you'll likely get 80% of a new car's rating. Changing the numbers, or even the test, will only move those who are unhappy with the current test from one set of people to another.