Reader's poll: Best in show Frankfurt 2009
The 2009 Frankfort Motor Show was truly significant for the number of low-carbon cars on display. There were over 50 electric and hybrid cars in the haus, with more than a couple dozen of them naked for the first time before the glare of public scrutiny. After gazing upon so many a fresh model, the difficult part has arrived; choosing a favorite. This is where you come in.
Check out the galleries below and choose an electric and a hybrid which, money being no object, you would most love to have take up residence in your driveway. Step 2, boogie past the break and vote for your favorite visions of automotive Venus-ness Step 3,
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Doug 6:30PM (9/20/2009)
"Mercedes Benz F-Cell" Is that a hybrid?
It's a HFCV isn't it?
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marc 8:47PM (9/20/2009)
It's gotta have batteries, too. Does that make it a hybrid? Should it have a plug? In fact Toyota calls their FCV "The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle." Is it because of the batteries?
Doug 9:47PM (9/20/2009)
I suppose it could be a type of hybrid. But I think it was put on the list by mistake.
FitFan 6:54PM (9/20/2009)
It would definitely be the Audi for me if cost is no object. I also really like the Trabant.
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Wanted 9:26PM (9/20/2009)
Wow, the Audi's grille was horrible-looking. Not a fan of BMW, either. I chose Renault Fluence Z.E. and the Peugeot RCZ HYBrid4 concept.
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Eugene 11:45PM (9/20/2009)
I picked the reva NXG because its actually affordable.
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Nick From Montreal 12:21AM (9/21/2009)
Renault Fluence ZE, because it's probably the only one that has a chance of being sold worldwide within the next 2 years. No plug, no sale.
I hate the idea of concept cars being awarded "best of show" prizes. It's like awarding beta software. The team that has a production-ready electric vehicle has probably spent more time, money and energy than those with a one-off concept.
Beside Tesla, Renault/Nissan is the only company betting on pure EVs. They are also trying to figure out important related problems such as recharging infrastructure as well as battery cost amortization.
Bonne chance Renault!
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B_E_N 5:51AM (9/21/2009)
Agree ! 100% !
Thank you.
Thanks for a refreshingly straight thinking.
:)
kert 1:04AM (9/21/2009)
One more for REVA for being affordable.
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wincros 1:26AM (9/21/2009)
Geez, brilliant. Pictures without labels to identify the cars and then vote by name of the car.
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Satn 3:21AM (9/21/2009)
I voted for cars I liked and ones that could possibly exist/be affordable
On that note, im having a good laugh at WVs 1Liter sofar beating out BMWs carbon fiber design masterbation
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TomEV 4:14AM (9/21/2009)
I am a fan of the Renault Fluence Z.E., Volvo C30 BEV and Volkswagen E-up! because they are the most likely to be mass produced realistic time frame.
The Trabant is great looking concept but unless they are supported by a car manufacturer I just don't see it making it onto the road... remember the car was built and designed by model car company called Herpa... they are professionals in mass producing little toys. http://greenobile.com/group/75/ But I hope I am proved wrong.
As for Hybrids, I like the Volkswagen 1 Liter Concept. Small and aerodynamic. Perfect for commuting.
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Laurens 8:57AM (9/21/2009)
For the next 30 years I'll keep buying frugal and nippy ICE's, like a C1/107/Aygo. That makes sense.
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shlompsen 12:31PM (9/21/2009)
It would help if all the photos had captions so we knew which one was which.
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Domenick Yoney 12:55PM (9/21/2009)
Sorry about that. They are in the same order in the gallery as they appear in the poll though.
pulp1 5:03PM (9/27/2009)
None of the above. The best EV is an EV that exist ! So the best EV is still the Tesla Roadster, in Frankfurt in it's pretty cool EU version (no gear shift anymore)...
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