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Mean green: hybrid and electric supercars (photos)

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  • Fisker Karma

    Fisker Karma

    The Fisker Karma hybrid has teased onlookers since its debut at the Detroit Auto show in 2008. It sports an all-electric range of 50 miles and is expected to go on sale sometime this year.

    Credit: Fisker Automotive

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

  • Kepler MOTION

    Kepler MOTION

    The MOTION, which boasts a 800-hp engine, is about to show that hybrids can be a real beast when it goes into production later in 2011. A supercar by any definition, it can 0 to 60 mph under 2.5 seconds and has a top speed over 200 mph.

    Credit: Kepler Motors

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

  • Artega SE

    Artega SE

    Artega motors is planning to jump into the all-electric fray in 2012 with the Artega Sports Electric vehicle. The current prototype is packing a 375-hp engine and a top speed of over 155 mph.

    Credit: Artega Automobil GmbH

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

  • BMW i8

    BMW i8

    The BMW i8, part of the company’s new “i” series, isn’t even due to hit the road until 2013 and it already has some star power. The 328-horsepower hybrid will make an appearance in the upcoming film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol.

    Credit: BMW

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

  • Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell

    Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell

    The Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell was developed for some time before the company announced it will start production of the all-electric vehicle in 2013. It will bring to the table a 528-hp engine and 649lb-ft of torque.

    Credit: Mercedes-Benz

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

  • Porsche 918 Spyder

    Porsche 918 Spyder

    Porsche’s foray into the hybrid plug-in market was nothing short of stunning with the debut of the 500-hp 918 Spyder. The company has started taking orders, which it expects to fulfil sometime next year.

    Credit: Porsche AG

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

  • Tesla Roadster

    Tesla Roadster

    Tesla’s Roadster was the first all-electric vehicle to go into mass production for the U.S. market. With a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a range of 248 miles on a single charge, the vehicle demonstrated that electric cars can be practical, fun and emissions-free.

    Credit: Tesla Motors

    This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
    Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

    Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

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Tuan Nguyen

By Tuan Nguyen | April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT) | Topic: Innovation

  • Fisker Karma
  • Kepler MOTION
  • Artega SE
  • BMW i8
  • Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell
  • Porsche 918 Spyder
  • Tesla Roadster

Fuel efficiency has always been the m.o. for electric cars, but these futuristic beasts show that they can also offer elite performance and breath-taking good looks.

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BMW i8

The BMW i8, part of the company’s new “i” series, isn’t even due to hit the road until 2013 and it already has some star power. The 328-horsepower hybrid will make an appearance in the upcoming film Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol.

Credit: BMW

This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com
Published: April 26, 2011 -- 12:06 GMT (05:06 PDT)

Caption by: Tuan Nguyen

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