Hyundai has not yet put a hybrid car on the market—and yet the company is throwing around big numbers for its hybrid program: an SUV that gets 38 miles to the gallon; a diesel minicar that beats 60 mpg; and 500,000 annual hybrid sales by 2018.
The $700 billion bailout bill signed by President Bush yesterday includes tax credits up to $7,500 for US buyers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. What does this have to do with preventing a financial meltdown in the global credit markets? Not much.
This week’s Paris Auto Show is practically a parade of electric and hybrid cars. It's a chance to see a glimpse of the future. Check out our showcase of the 10 coolest and greenest vehicles from the Paris show.
