Hybrid

While some electric powertrains on show at IAA 2019 are found in simple everyday commuters, many of them are in full-blown performance machines.

Lamborghini Sián couples a screaming, naturally aspirated V12 engine with a supercapacitor-based secondary electric system.

Slovenia’s Greenline Yachts has made another addition to its family of hybrid vessels, announcing a new 45-footer (13.5-m) topped by solar panels.

​Hyundai is launching its first car with a solar rooftop as part of the vehicle's charging system. The solar panels in the new Sonata Hybrid's roof are expected to provide up to 60 percent of the car's battery charging per day and provide over 1,000 km of EV range per year.

Italy's Puritalia Automobili is bringing its classy Berlinetta hybrid supercar out to Salon Privé at England's Blenheim Palace. This 965-hp, 1,248-Nm, 208-mph supercharged monster, with its artificially intelligent driving modes, is going on sale, with only 150 to be built.

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten is eyeing a greener future for its fleet, and recently achieved a maritime first by powering its hybrid MS Roald Amundsen ship through the water on battery power alone. ​

In keeping with the Norse theme of the Valkyrie, as well as the V designation for Aston's most extreme performance vehicles, the British company has announced that its upcoming hybrid hypercar will be called the Valhalla.

LA’s Ampaire has put into the air what it says is the largest hybrid-propulsion plane to ever take flight, with plans to kick off commercial operations in the next couple of years. ​

This hot little number takes everything Ferrari learned from the LaFerrari and takes it to the next level. With a turbo V8 and three electric motors sending power to all four wheels, the SF90 Stradale is furiously fast and clever – and as a plug-in hybrid, you can drive it 15 miles without gas.

Land Rover has announced a new Discovery Sport for the 2020 model year. The new SUV features a new exterior design, upgraded tech inside, and a 48-V mild-hybrid powertrain option. The extended seating for up to seven, time-tested off-road gear, and signature Land Rover design remain intact.

After covering a convincing little Toyota Sienna minivan camper, we figured someone out there must be creating gas-electric mini-campervans built on the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. We found one in the Illusion Hybrid from 5 Mars, a playful but efficient camper van optimized for long-mileage tours.

​Back in 2014, we heard about UK firm Faradair's proposed Bio-Electric-Hybrid-Aircraft (BEHA, for short) – it was touted it as being one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly airplanes. The company has now announced plans for a small BEHA airliner, which is hoped to enter service by 2025.