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City Cars Reign Supreme at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted By Laura K. Cowan On September 17, 2011 @ 1:28 am In automotive,Green Transportation,News | No Comments

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We have been covering auto shows for a number of years now, but never have we seen such a focus on green city cars ^[6] as at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show ^[7] in Germany. From Volkswagen to Opel, major automakers were lining up to show off their futuristic electric street cars. Even luxury automakers were showing off their best hybrids ^[8] and fuel cell ^[9] concepts, but the attention went to the little guys, such as this open-wheeled Urban concept electric car from Audi ^[10]. The futuristic concept features electric in-wheel motors, a drop top (there was a hardtop version as well), and a compact size for easy navigation of congested city traffic.

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With even suppliers focusing on plug-in electric vehicle technology and other green propulsion systems, this has truly been the year of the city car ^[6] so far at Frankfurt. But the show ^[11] isn’t over yet. We’ll be sure to bring you more future tech photos as more visions of our sustainable transportation ^[12] future are unveiled in Germany this week.

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[7] Frankfurt Motor Show: http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=frankfurt+motor+show

[8] hybrids: http://inhabitat.com/jaguar-reveals-its-hybrid-c-x16-retro-coupe-at-the-frankfurt-motor-show/

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