Infiniti Emerg-E Concept

The Infiniti Emerg-E Concept was shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. This car is a 2-seater mid engined exotic that uses two electric motors and a range extending 3 cylinder gasoline engine for its power train. The electric motors combine for an impressive 400 horsepower that is good enough to move the Emerg-E from 0-60 in just 4 seconds. 130 mph can be reached in just 30 seconds. If built this car should be positioned to compete with the 2015 Acura NSX.

Infiniti LE Concept

The Infiniti LE Concept is an all electric concept car that was shown at the 2012 New York Auto Show. This car will make it into production within the next couple of years. This car uses the same battery pack that is used in the Nissan Leaf and is equipped with a slightly more powerful electric motor. This car produces zero emissions and is perfect for customers looking for a more stylish electric vehicles.

Lotus Ethos

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled the Lotus Ethos also known as the Lotus City Car. This ultra compact plug-in hybrid city car uses a range extending 1.2L three cylinder engine to provide a 307 mile range. In all electric mode the Ethos has a 37 mile range. This car is scheduled to go into production and become available to purchase at a price around $45,000 at the end of 2013, making it a 2014 model. The Lotus Ethos is slightly bigger than its rivals the Smart car or the Scion IQ. Top speed of the Ethos is expected to be in excess of 100 mph.

2013 Volkswagen XL1

Volkswagen has continually developed the XL prototype and now the final form is the XL1 which will become a limited production model. The 2013 Volkswagen XL1 was first shown at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show. The XL1 is a "super-efficient vehicle" that is capable of achieving a fuel efficiency of 260 mpg.

The XL1 is powered by a hybrid electric plug-in drive-train. The conventional 1.0L turbo charged diesel engine that makes 47 hp and 89 lb-ft of torque. The electric motor used produces 27 horsepower and 74lb-ft of torque. The transmission used is a seven speed DSG.


Below is footage of the Volkswagen XL1 on the streets of Qatar.

Nissan Invitation Concept

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan Unveiled the Invitation Concept. If Nissan made the Honda Fit, this is what it would look like. Nissan says it should have a production version ready for sale sometime in 2013 but no word yet if the Invitation will be available in the North American market.



Below, is a video showing footage of the Nissan Invitation Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Tata Megapixel Concept

The Tata Megapixel Concept was show at the 2012.  Powered by wheel mounted electric motors the Tata Megapixel Concept uses a one-cylinder gasoline engine to re-charge its batteries. The Megapixel Concept won't make it into production but some of the design features might make it into production cars.




The video below is the official teaser for the Tata Megapixel Concept.

The video below shows footage of the Tata Megapixel Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

2012 Toyota FT-Bh Concept

Toyota unveiled the FT-Bh Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. This Concept car is built to be efficient,   have a light weight and also have low rolling resistance. The FT-Bh might offer a glimpse at what the future of the Toyota Yaris might look like.

The video below shows some design footage of the 2012 Toyota FT-Bh Concept.