If the Chevy Volt works as advertised, it will make a huge impact on the worldwide automotive market, delivering excellent fuel economy and no compromises on range.
Hot tech: Electric car with a small gasoline range extender
Nissan is taking an early step in the electrification of the automobile, developing the Leaf for mass production by the end of 2010. The car is designed as a practical, everyday driver with seating for five and a hatchback for cargo.
Hot tech: Pure electric drive train gives the Leaf a range of 100 miles.
Similar to Porsche, BMW feels the need to address CO2 emissions with hybrid technology. BMW's flagship 7-series sedan gets this combination of electric and gasoline power.
Hot tech: A twin turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 combines with an electric motor, putting fuel economy around 20 mpg.
Infiniti gives its M car a much-needed update for the 2011 model year, including a luxury makeover on the interior and a host of new driver aid technology.
Hot tech: Eco-pedal resists a heavy foot on the accelerator to save gas while lane departure prevention stops lane drift.
Audi's flagship sedan sports new styling for 2011, and LED headlights standard, but the real improvements are in the cabin, with a reduction in plastic surfaces.
Hot tech: Cabin tech interface uses a touchpad with handwriting recognition for entering addresses.
Ferrari's replacement for the F430, the new 458 Italia uses a similar configuration, but all-new design. This new car mates a V-8 engine to double-clutch gearbox.
Hot tech: Using its racing experience, Ferrari puts more controls on the steering wheel, and adds a color LCD to the instrument cluster
1of 12
2of 12
.jpg){kind=logo}
