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Toyota Prius

In 2001 this car was launched into the market and today over 1 million pieces are on the roads. The company is not able to produce enough models to meet the demand. Toyota, nevertheless, pushed the new trend to new barriers and today several producers are already competing to satisfy customers' need with new green cars.

Wrightspeed X1 Prototype

This prototype vehicle was promoted as the fastest electric car in the world, able to accelerate from 0 to 60 in just three seconds and achieving a top speed of 112 miles per hour. The company works on a production type of the car, which will be able to achieve a top speed of 100 miles per hour and the battery will hold for four hours.

Fisker Karma

There are two versions of this plug-in hybrid sports sedan; one is Stealth, a "quiet economy" vehicle for casual driving, and Sport version that will allow the driver to get the car's full power, meaning acceleration from 0 to 60 miles in six seconds and a top speed of 125 miles per hour. The car features a solar roof that charges the vehicle and cools it when the car is parked. The vehicle will be available for $80,000.

Phoenix

This electric pick-up truck one may run 100 miles on a full-charged battery and then needs to be recharged. It takes about 10 minutes to recharge the vehicle at certain stations. In other conditions to recharge the car you will have to plug it in a usual household socket for several hours. The company looks forward to launch a fully electric SUV. The price will be around $47,000.

Venture Vehicles

The company's new VentureOne represents a vehicle that resembles a motorcycle when you drive it. It has three wheels and is developed for two passengers. The vehicle will cost from $18,000 to $23,000. Venture offers two models: a plug-in hybrid and a full-battery electric. Next-generation lithium ion batteries will provide enough power for the two vehicles.

Aptera's Typ-1

The three-wheel futuristic car is expected to hit the market this year, bringing a whole new look to hybrid vehicles. It will come in two models: fully electric and hybrid. A hybrid Aptera will be able to drive about 300 miles on a full gallon of gas. Its top speed is 85 miles per hour and it will achieve 60 miles under 10 seconds. The all-electric car will drive 4 hours on a fully charged battery.

Unnamed Honda Hybrid

The new hybrid Honda looks forward to release next April. The gas-electric hybrid-only hatchback is still to be named. Its price will be about $20,000. It is expected that the vehicle will steal the fame of the popular Toyota Prius. According to the company the exterior design of the car will resemble the FCX Clarity fuel cell model presented here.

Hybrid-only Lexus

It is worth mentioning that Toyota's luxury branch already develops different hybrid models of GS and LS sedans. However, there is a question regarding whether the company will produce a hybrid-only car that would be similar to Prius. According to the president of Toyota, Katsuaki Watanabe, the company will most likely produce such vehicle. It is expected that Toyota will present is new hybrid model next year in Detroit.

Chevy Volt

The model presented here was unveiled last year at the Detroit Auto Show. General Motors states that the vehicle will bring a gulp of fresh air to the company's "green" cred. New Chevy Volt will run on a battery-powered electric motor. Volt will be able to run about 40 miles on a fully-charged battery then a gasoline-powered engine will engage to keep the vehicle moving. The car will reach a top speed between 100 and 120 miles per hour. With a standard 110 volt plug, the battery will recharge in six hours.

Tesla Model S

In February, the producer of Tesla Roadster announced that it will soon develop a gas-hybrid model. The four-door sedan will most likely have a price of $60,000 and will be able to run 225 miles on a single charge.

Hybrid Porsche Panamera

Porsche's new hybrid SUV, entitled Cayenne, will run on a gas-electric hybrid motor, which will be developed by 2010. The company announced that it will soon create a four-door Panamera with hybrid option that follows a similar driving concept as the Cayenne. The car's battery will be placed below the luggage compartment and its hybrid module is located between the vehicle's engine and transmission. The release data is still to be announced.