Okay, so most of us have resigned ourselves to the idea that eco-cars will run a bit slower and be far less exciting to drive, not to mention a bit less attractive at the curb. We also know that without eco-cars the world environment will continue to suffer from greenhouse gas emissions. There is nothing like necessity to force us into compliance.

But wait! There is hope for those of us fortunate enough to afford any of these incredible eco-cars:

• The Aero EV is an all-electric, twin-motor sports car rated at 1,000 hp! Capable of reaching 60 mph in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph. Can be recharged in ten (10) minutes from a 110v outlet with a range of 200 miles.
• The GreenGT is a 400 hp, 171 mph Le Mans-style racer. This beauty is powered by lithium-ion batteries and charged by photovoltaic cells.
• The Gumpert Apollo is a hybrid racer powered by the combination of a 3.3 liter V8 and a 134 hp electric motor. Features include regenerative braking.
• Ronn Motor Company’s Scorpion employs a hydrogen injection power train coupled with a gasoline engine. The hydrogen is generated on-board to increase fuel efficiency.
• The RORMaxx Formula AE is a supercar employing a 200kW electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. A unique wind-recovery system adds 50% greater efficiency. The top speed is 155 mph and photovoltaic cells provide charging.
• Peugeot’s RC HYmotion4 features a 1.6 liter gasoline engine driving the rear wheels and a 218 hp, 70kW electric motor driving the front wheels. Can operate independently on either gas or electric and gets 52.3 mph when using gasoline.
• Rinspeed’s iChange is fully-electric and employs solar cells on the roof for power and climate control. This sports car boasts a top speed of 137 mph and can reach 62 mph in 4 seconds.
• The 2025 Sunbeam Tiger LSR Tribute is fashioned after the 1925 Sunbeam Tiger that set the world speed record of 145 mph. The new Tribute uses lithium-titanate batteries to reach 160 mph.
• The Namir is the result of collaboration between Frazer-Nash and Italdesign Giugiaro. This hybrid-electric supercar uses two electric motors at each axle to produce 362 hp. Top speed is 187 mph and fuel economy is 91.7 mpg.
• Honda’s FC Sport uses a V-flow fuel cell stack and an electric drive train. Vital statistics not yet available.
• The Climax is an ethanol powered racer with a top speed of 170 mph and a fuel economy of 27.4 mpg. Sharp looking, but no electrical capabilities.
• The Dodge Circuit EV employs a 200kW electric motor running on lithium-ion batteries. Capable of 0-60 in five seconds with a range of 200 miles and rechargeable in four (4) hours from a 220v outlet.
• The eRuf Greenster is modeled after the famous Porsche 911 and features a 270kW electric motor with batteries that can be recharged in one (1) hour from a 400v outlet.