Slideshow: Hybrids, Movies and Tanks, Oh My

credit Rachel MetzToyota’s i-unit is a one-person vehicle meant to convey an image of futuristic transportation. credit Rachel MetzFord’s Synus is equipped with a 45-inch LCD monitor in its rear door. credit Rachel MetzThe Honda FCX is about as environmentally conscious as cars get — it runs on hydrogen and its only byproduct is water. […]


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Toyota’s i-unit is a one-person vehicle meant to convey an image of futuristic transportation.

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Ford’s Synus is equipped with a 45-inch LCD monitor in its rear door.

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The Honda FCX is about as environmentally conscious as cars get – it runs on hydrogen and its only byproduct is water.

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Scion’s t2B boasts an iPod dock and wraparound lights.

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While it’s still no sports car, the new Hummer H3 is smaller than its H2 predecessor.

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Toyota product specialist Jill Decker tries out the i-unit at a preview of the 2005 New York Interenational Auto Show.

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With a steely exterior and an interior featuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 45-inch LCD monitor, the Synus is like the mullet of concept cars – business on the outside, party on the inside.

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This Silverado Hybrid is a cleaner version of the pickup truck.

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Lexus bills its Rx 400h as the "world’s first luxury hybrid vehicle."

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P. Diddy was on hand Thursday afternoon to unveil a line of Sean John wheels.