$80,000 Dollar Fisker Hybrid Concept Car

Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Automotive, says the car's sleek design is "a direct result of our breakthrough chassis which carries the battery pack at the center of the vehicle between the two axles." He went on to say the car's design will enable it to achieve "industry standard performance figures within this car class." Those claimed figures include 50 miles on a pure electric charge as well as 100 mpg when combined with the car's gasoline or diesel engine.

The starting price will be $80,000 when initial deliveries begin toward the end of 2009 — Fisker is predicting annual production of up to 15,000 cars.

Saturn's Flextreme Concept Electric Drive Car

Saturn Flextreme Concept: The electric-drive Saturn Flextreme concept showcases GM’s E-Flex electric propulsion technology that provides up to 34 miles of all-electric, emissions-free range. Flextreme’s monocab design was produced through a collaborative effort between Saturn and Opel showcases the future design direction of both brands.
Multiple aesthetic and functional innovations include cameras that replace side-view mirrors and gullwing doors to ease access. Unlike typical vehicles and gas-electric hybrids, the Saturn Flextreme concept features GM’s E-Flex System that uses an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery to propel it for up to 34 miles of electric-drive-only range. The battery can be recharged in just three hours.
On the road, an efficient 1.3-liter turbodiesel engine generates additional electricity to replenish the battery and extend the vehicle’s driving range.