The last days of internal combustion

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com The last days of internal combustion Compared with the electronics market, automotive development happens at a snail's pace, but after years of anticipation, we are starting to see what future electric cars will look like. Nissan showed off pictures and released specifications for its Leaf electric car this week, which goes into production next year. This mass-market electric car heralds an era of new power-train technology, as it will be followed shortly by an electric car from Mitsubishi and the serial hybrid Volt from GM. At the same time, upstart companies such as Tesla and Fisker are taking advantage of this unique time in automotive history to break into the market. In fact, Tesla actually turned a profit selling its pricey electric Roadster model, and will follow up in 2011 with a more affordable electric sedan. It looks like the beginning of the end for internal combustion.  Nissan Leaf  Tesla turns a profit Nissan Leaf Most popular products TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 255W  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 880  Check prices TomTom ONE 125 - GPS receiver  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i The 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i delivers incredible driving performance while incorporating practical cabin gadgets to inform and entertain. Read more  Check prices 2010 Kia Soul Although unimpressive to drive, the 2010 Kia Soul Exclaim offers practical interior space, a cool exterior, and a very capable stereo and phone system. Read more  Check prices 2010 Honda Pilot Touring The 2010 Honda Pilot provides room and entertainment for many passengers, but its cabin tech isn't of the highest caliber and innovative engine technologies don't deliver on their promise of increased fuel economy. Read more  Check prices 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring While not a tech powerhouse, the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is one of the purest driving experiences on the road today. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo: More power, same look Antuan Goodwin Associate Editor, Car Tech The new Porsche flagship, the 911 Turbo, has been revealed, and it looks...well, just like the old one. So what's so new about the new 911 Turbo? Well, for starters, the Turbo has a new engine under its familiar decklid. Read more From the Car Tech Forum The Nissan Leaf's bug eyes Posted by badasscat The headlights actually could be aerodynamic--"bulges" actually often are. The 747 is the most aerodynamic nonsupersonic airliner ever made, for example, and the fastest, specifically because of its bulge. If they keep this at $20K or so, I'll probably get one.  Read more  Most popular reviews 1. 2010 Toyota Prius 2. 2009 Nissan Cube S 3. 2010 Ford Taurus SHO 4. 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid 5. 2010 Honda Insight EX   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows
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