In looking at the concept, or prototype, vehicles unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it’s clear that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are here to stay. Even companies like Volkswagen, which just a couple of years ago didn’t consider hybrids as a viable long-term solution, have given in and are unveiling models like the gas-electric New Compact Coupe Concept. Others are adapting existing models to run on battery-powered electric motors, as BMW did with its Concept ActiveE. But not all of the new concepts at the show were hybrids. Cadillac, Chevrolet and MINI each showcased vehicles that point the way to future products with traditional engines. Here are picks for the best concept cars at the show.
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