50 Green Auto Innovations

With the 2012 NAIAS (North American International Auto Show) running from January 9 - 22, with special focus on greener technologies, this list of environmental innovations made for the auto industry is sure to be enlightening for both car enthusiasts and environmentalists.

From current hybrid vehicles to fully electric ones; concept cars to new technologies, these chic modes of transportation will inspire you to aim for a greener tomorrow. And, with eco-friendly sport cars, luxury vehicles and futuristic car designs, you may not even believe that these automobiles -- some of which have been proven to outperform traditional cars -- are all better for the environment. You can even find examples of electric car technologies such as innovative chargers in this list, or if you’re looking for a car that runs on an alternative form of energy, you may want to check out some of the included wind-powered vehicles. So before you head out to NAIAS 2012 to find out which hybrid car you should invest in, peruse through everything listed here and you may find that it’s already available.