Luxury Hybrid Cars : Enjoy the Show!This page will keep you up to date on the latest information about luxury hybrid cars as it develops. We'll be covering luxury hybrid models from smaller manufacturers such as Fisker and Tesla, as well as luxury hybrid cars from major manufacturers BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Toyota, Honda, GM and more. Introducing the just too cool Fisker KarmaThe Fisker Karma, a luxury sports car and plug-in hybrid, is the first of four new models built by Quantum Technologies (part-owned by GM). This beauty has a 50-mile range in full-electric mode, can be charged at home, and will switch to gas mode for longer trips. Includes a solar roof...2008 Tesla RoadsterNow in Production! 100% Electric! 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and 256 miles per gallon equivalent. A glimpse of the future...Mercedes-Benz GLK Bluetec Clean DieselThe unveiling of the new Mercedes-Benz GLK Bluetec at the 2008 New York Auto Show. Mercedes-Benz continued its diesel SUV initiative by presenting three new models with the world's cleanest diesel engine. The new R320 BlueTEC, ML 320 BlueTEC and GL 320 BlueTEC SUVs are powered by a cutting-edge V6 engine and equipped with AdBlue injection, which has already demonstrated its exemplary effectiveness and economy in Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses for many years. As a result, the three new models achieve very low emissions, even able to meet California's stringent air emission limits and have the potential to meet the coming EU6 standards. The new diesel BlueTEC cars will be available in the United States in fall 2008. With less emissions than a gasoline engine and far more miles per gallons - Mercedes says Diesel is the right answer to increasing gasoline prices.Exclusive Interview with Mercedes Chairman, "Dr. Z"Remember Dr. Z from the Chrysler commercials a few years ago? Back when Chrysler was followed by the name Daimler? Back before the ugly divorce? Well Dr. Z is Dr. Dieter Zetsche, a real Ph.D. and the real Chairman of the Board of Daimler. Here Dr. Z explains why Mercedes has taken the Diesel route on the road to higher fuel efficency and cleaner emissions.Saab: Efficiency at WorkOne of the great automotive design challenges is reducing drag and improving efficiency while keeping a stylish look. In this latest volume of Studio Stories, Saab's design team gives you an inside look at the design behind the 9-X BioHybrid Concept and explains how aerodynamics shaped this luxury hybrid car. The 9-X is a gas-electric hybrid that can run on flex fuel as well as gasoline. Solar roof included..Saab's Fashion LineSaab doesn't just introduce luxury hybrid cars - they unveil a new eco-friendly fashion line as well.
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