Hybrid

The X3 is the small, but not compact SUV in BMW's lineup. Because of its size, the X3 fits in the area where most sporty, right-sized, and fuel efficient sport utilities land. And it's all that.

Kia has pulled covers off the second-generation Niro, showcasing a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric model in New York. The new Niro is roomier, more efficient, and includes more technology than its predecessor.

For those who want to maximize fuel economy, but don’t want to be inconvenienced, there’s the plug-in hybrid compromise. The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid offers most of the goodness of the compact Escape, but with better efficiency.

As is the case with cars, pure-electric aircraft may be the greenest way to go, but hybrids have a considerably longer range. Brazilian company Desaer's ATL-100H will be just such a plane, utilizing both turboprop engines and electric motors.

Koenigsegg's latest breakthrough comes in the form of a compact, power/torque-dense electric motor. The new Quark motor will help the boundary-smashing Gemera four-seater achieve sprint times formerly reserved for the quickest electric coupes.

If Toyota is known for anything, it’s hybrids. The Prius is synonymous with the term and Toyota has more hybrids than any other automaker. The Corolla Hybrid is a step up from the Prius in terms of style and interior appeal, but that step is subjective.

Multicopter drones have many uses, but they're still held back by short flight times and limited lifting capacities. The Firefly quadcopter is designed to address those shortcomings, with the ability to fly for about two hours and carry up to 100 lb.

Ford unveiled the current generation F-150 for the 2021 model year to much expectation. Out was the diesel option and in was a new hybrid. After a week with the F-150 Powerboost, we think it’s the best worksite pickup truck available.

UK company White Motorcycle Concepts, best known for the big hole in its land speed racer, has stuck a big hole and a small hybrid system into a three-wheeled police scooter, and says these two modifications can reduce emissions by up to 50 percent.

France's Ascendance has released an updated design and range figure for its long-range, fan-in-wing, eVTOL air taxi. The Atea will use batteries and kerosene for energy storage, but its modular hybrid system will eventually support hydrogen as well.

Czech company Zuri has commenced hover testing on its first near-scale VTOL air taxi tech demonstrator. With a hybrid powertrain on board, this team promises real-world range figures up to 720 km (447 miles) at cruise speeds up to 320 km/h (200 mph).

Toyota has developed a new platform for battery electric vehicles, called Beyond Zero. Vehicles using this modular BEV platform can be sized as needed to fit various needs. The first vehicle will be the bZ4X, a small SUV to launch in mid-2022.