Concept hybrid cars include Toyota Volta, Ford Reflex, and Mercury Meta One.
Car companies make concept cars, or car prototypes, to showcase new stylings, technologies, and overall designs before putting the cars into production.
Not all hybrid car prototypes go into production. Rather, these concept cars are a way for the companies to get feedback on new ideas, and put into production those ideas that get the best feedback from the trade press and the buying public.
Below are some of the concept cars with hybrid engine technology that have been showcased by the major car companies, including Ford, GM, Toyota, and Mitsubishi.
Concept Hybrid Cars Directory
Toyota Volta Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
The world's first high-performance hybrid concept car
3.3-liter V6 with an electric motor for each axle
fuel economy: 435 miles on a 13.7-gallon tank
Ford Reflex Hybrid Coupe Concept Car
Introduced at 2006 Detroit Auto Show
Diesel-electric hybrid engine system system using diesel, electric and solar power
Fuel economy of up to 65 mpg
Honda GRX Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show
ultra-light and compact sport vehicle using a horizontally opposed engine developed for motorcycle applications with a hybrid motor
Opel Astra Diesel Electric Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the 2005 North American International Auto Show
1.7-liter CDTI diesel engine with to twin electric motors
Based on two-mode full hybrid system, developed in co-operation by General Motors and DaimlerChrysler
Compared to production Astra diesels, the Astra Diesel Hybrid Concept is 25 percent more fuel-efficient (in the 60-70 mpg range)
Subaru B5 TPH Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show 2005
2.0 litre petrol engine combined with an electric motor
Volvo 3CC Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Zero emission electric powertrain
A range of up to 180 miles
Designed by the Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center (VMCC) in California
GMC Graphyte Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Based on two-mode full hybrid system, developed in co-operation by General Motors and DaimlerChrysler
Designed by GM Advanced Studio in Coventry, England
Mercury Meta One Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the North American International Auto Show 2004 in Detroit
A twin-turbocharged V6 diesel motor combined with an electric motor
Toyota CS&S (Compact Sports & Specialty) Hybrid Concept Car
Introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show
an electric motor drives the front wheels, while a gas engine and electric motor in combination drive the rear
4-wheel-drive mid-engine 2+2 sports car
