There seemed to be an overwhelming consensus among the auto industry at last week’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show – that green is very much in.  Automakers are showcasing their versions of green cars — electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles.  And the collections surely don’t compromise on form, with many models that can only be described as utterly sexy, albeit some are more practical than others.  Here’s a roundup of a few highlights:

BMW announced its new concept hybrid, named ActiveHybrid, which will be joining the 5 series sedan family.  The vehicle sports integrated technology, reported to deliver reductions in both fuel consumption and emissions by more than 10 percent, and features a special drivetrain feature that not only allows for short distance zero-emissions, but the ability to switch off the combustion engine when stopped at a road junction, at traffic lights, or stuck in congested traffic.  A production model is expected as early as next year.  Learn more @ bmwgroup.com

Porsche presented its first ever plug-in hybrid concept car, called the 918 Spyder.  Not only does the model exude the sexiness that Porsche is renowned for, but is making headway in fuel efficiency with an estimated 78 miles to the gallon.  Yes, you read right.  Other features include a 500 horsepower V-8 engine that can reach 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, a pair of electric motors that add another 218 horsepower, and a range of 16 miles on electricity alone.  However, we’ll have to wait and see if the production model can live up to the hype.

Ford introduced not one, but five eco-friendly vehicles at the show.  Although they didn’t reveal much on performance stats, the collection will include a range of green cars, all either fully electric, hybrids, or plug-in hybrids.  The most interesting perhaps, is the electric version of the Ford Focus, which is expected to enter the US and Canada in 2012.  This model will be one of at least ten vehicles from Ford’s new global C-car platform.  Learn more @ Ford

From the makers of the Prius comes the Auris Hybrid.  Toyota unveiled its production version of the hybrid European hatchback this week, and according to European standards, gets 74.3 miles to the gallon with only 89g/km of CO2 emissions, comparable to that of Porsche’s Spyder concept car.  Unlike the Spyder, however, the Auris can only drive up to 1.2 miles on its electric motor alone.  And, it will only be available in the UK, at least for now.

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