For a cross section of the electric and hybrid vehicles that automakers have either in the pipeline for production or on deck for conceptual development in the next few years, you can’t beat Frankfurt, Germany this week. From Hyundai’s first ever plug-in hybrid concept (a potential Chevy Volt challenger) to the Department of Energy-backed Model S sedan in the works from Tesla Motors, the Frankfurt Motor Show has brought us images of a future electric and hybrid auto industry like never before. Here are some of our favorites from the event.
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16 / 30Audi e-tronAudi e-tron -
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18 / 30BMW Vision EfficientDynamics hybridBMW Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid -
19 / 30Fisker KarmaFisker Karma -
20 / 30Ford Focus BEVFord Focus BEV -
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22 / 30Renault FluenceRenault Fluence -
23 / 30Renault KangooRenault Kangoo -
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25 / 30Tesla Model STesla Model S -
26 / 30smart fortwo electric drive 2009Daimler's electric Smart Fortwo -
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28 / 30VW L1VW L1 -
29 / 30VW E-Up!VW E-Up! -
30 / 30VW E-Up!VW E-Up!
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