Mahindra Reva NXR: It is Mahindra’s version of a fully electric, practical city hatchback. It is powered by a lead-acid or lithium ion battery pack and its performance figures are  similar to that of Nissan LEAF. It has sold 1,800 units in Europe alone and forms the backbone of the world’s largest electric vehicle fleet. A new manufacturing unit is taking shape in Bengaluru to cater to the Indian consumer market

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Volvo 7700 Hybrid: Compared to existing diesel buses, the 7700 diesel-electric hybrid from Volvo reduces emissions by as much as 50 per cent and lowers fuel consumption by nearly 35 per cent. It is currently undergoing testing and will be produced mid-2012 onwards. Volvo plans to deploy the 7700 as an extremely comfortable and noise-free alternative for urban public transport

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Mercedes Benz Fuel Cell Car: The fuel cell car by Mercedes Benz, it is claimed, will cover up to 400 km on a single tank of hydrogen. The technology combines hydrogen with atmospheric oxygen to produce water and electric energy. Three prototype cars have already covered 30,000 km around the world to showcase the reliability of the concept

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Hero Leap: A petrol-electric hybrid that showcases the future of the urban two-wheeler segment. No engine capacity or operating range has yet been specified but high fuel economy figures are expected from this vehicle. Hero says the scooter has been developed with help of an international consultant. It will hit production once commercial requirements are suitably addressed

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