The Tesla roadster, an all-electric sports car on a promotional test drive in Copenhagen, Denmark in December. The car can travel 393 km on a single charge of its lithium-ion batteries.
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People wait to test drive the Tesla roadster. Owners of the vehicle recharge the car by plugging the 'Home Connector' into a wall socket.
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The Audi e-tron concept car is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Audi plans to have these high end electric models on the road beginning in 2012.
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Mercedes-Benz introduced the E-350 convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Movie goers will see the car in the upcoming Sex in the City film sequel. AP Photo/Tony Ding
The Cadillac Converj, a plug-in electric concept car, at the Washington Auto Show in January, 2010. It uses GM's 'Voltec' power system, and converts electrical energy from the battery or the engine-generator, and can reach a top speed of 160 kmh.
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The New Bugatti Bleu Centenaire was unveiled last spring to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary in Geneva. This version had some modern tweaks, including LED lights, parking sensors and rear-view camera.
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The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand sport on display in Paris. About 150 cars were produced, each a custom model. Even if you could afford one, there's a long wait list.
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The 2010 Lincoln MKT has an amazing feature. With a touch of the button, Active Park Assist will move the car into a parallel parking spot, all on its own.
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The new 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce leaves Santa Monica Beach on the way to an inaugural opening ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif. It's a two-door, two-seat supercar.
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BMW's 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is, now that name is slow to roll off the tongue. But the car itself is a fast, lightweight roadster with an enhanced engine management system.
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Some lower-end luxury. The Lexus LF-Ch, a concept hybrid vehicle with premium features and low emissions. It can be driven in a fully electric EV mode, and is expected on the market in 2012.
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An Aston Martin Rapide, which is still being road tested. Production is expected start this year for this four-door concept car.
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One person dead after overnight fire that destroyed a home in Kincardine, Ont.