The World Of Cars: January 2009

2009 Chevrolet Beat Concept Car

2009 Volkswagen Space Up! Concept Car

2009 Volkswagen Space Up! concept car displayed in the Los Angeles auto show.

2009 Audi R8

The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007 and based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platrform.

2009 Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Car

The Cross Cabrio combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV.

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

Ford was first to market with a full-size SUV hybrid and this 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has been fully redesigned. It has SUV capabilities with the increased fuel economy and low environmental impact of its gasoline/electric hybrid system.

2006 Mitsubishi Concept CT

The 2006 Mitsubishi Concept CT Hybrid features the Mitsubishi In-wheel Electric Vehicle (MIEV) hybrid powertrain, which employs an electric motor in each of the vehicle's four wheels.

2006 Subaru B5-TPH Concept Gas-Electric Hybrid Crossover

ZAP Electric Cars Zip Around San Francisco

Steve Schneider, CEO of Zero Air Pollution (ZAP), sits in the protoype of a ZAP L.U.V. (Light Utility Vehicle) electric car. ZAP recently unveiled the new ZAP L.U.V. electric car that can travel up to 240 miles at speeds of 70 m.p.h. They sell for between $9,000.00 and $17,000.

2005 Volvo 3CC Concept

This state of the art electric Volvo sports car features a body consisting of a single piece of carbon fiber, forming an extremely strong shell. This enhances chassis rigidity and thus handling. Particularly innovative is a unique two-plus-one configuration, providing seating for two adults in the front and a rear seat for an additional adult or two children.

2007 GEM e4

Global Electric Motorcars, LLC (GEM), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler and the leading producer and seller of low speed neighborhood electric vehicles.