Hybrid

Campervan Co has long been building some of the Western world's most efficient hybrid campers. Now it launches a new generation, the Eco Pioneer II. The Toyota-based camper has 600 miles of hybrid range and a pure-electric off-grid camping setup.

Way back in January 2021, at the NAMM trade expo, Korg offered a brief sneak preview of a powerful new analog/digital drum machine, and then all went quiet. Now the "three-fold hybrid" Drumlogue has finally gone up for pre-order.

Danish yacht builder X-Yachts recently launched its first-ever electric-propelled yacht. Called the X4.9E, the hybrid vessel's propulsion comes from battery, sail or diesel power, and the latter two sources can recharge the batteries.

Kia redesigned the Sportage for the 5th generation of its small crossover. For the first time, a hybrid is available, slotting between the smaller Niro and the larger Sorento. The result is a not-quite-compact-sized SUV that's extremely fuel efficient.

The world's second largest aircraft engine manufacturer is developing a series of compact, lightweight, highly efficient and fully certified turbogenerators, designed to radically upgrade the range and payload capabilities of any eVTOL aircraft.

Red Bull Advanced Technologies has lifted the lid on its very first hypercar project, a two-seat track vehicle called the RB17 that will be overseen by Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey and produced as a limited run of 50.

The return of small pickups is finally happening. The Ford Maverick enters alongside the Hyundai Santa Cruz to kick off the re-emerging compact car-based truck genre. Where the Santa Cruz aims towards fun, the Maverick steers towards being a truck.

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.