High performance, luxury hybrids continue to compete for the environmentally conscious consumers... that have lots of cash. Fisker Automotive recently secured a $528 million loan from the Department of Energy so they are one step closer to introducing the highly anticipated Fisker Karma.

The Technology

The Karma uses Q-DRIVE plug-in hybrid technology, developed exclusively for Fisker Automotive by Quantum Technologies. A fully-charged Karma burns no fuel for the first 50 miles. After that, the car operates as a normal hybrid vehicle with a gasoline engine running a generator which charges the lithium ion battery. The solar roof helps charge the car and cools the cabin while the car is parked. If you charge overnight and commute less than 50 miles per day, you'll achieve an average fuel economy of 100 mpg per year.

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500 horsepower, mid-engine V8, 2 electric motors, and 78mpg... need we say more? The new Porsche 918 Spyder was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and people are loving it.

Many are excited about the fancy stylized look, while others are awestruck over the acceleration of 0 to 62mph in 3.2 seconds. Also this Porsche has 4 driving options, all accessible with just a push of the buttons on the steering wheel.

The E-Drive mode is powered by electricity only and allows for 16 miles. Hybrid mode drives on both electric and gas, while Sport Hybrid mode boosts performance sending most of the power to the rear wheels. Then there's the Race Hybrid option which will get you to 200mph in no time.

High performance hybrids look to be the way of the future and the people are very pleased.  

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Mazerratis, Lamborghinis, Ferraris... oh my!

An economic recession doesn't stop Dubai from encouraging luxury lifestyles.

Dubai hosted its 10th anniversary Motor Show with over 200 car companies coming out to show off some serious supercars, concept cars, and hybrids.

Held every 2 years, this is the biggest car show of the Middle East and thousands of big ballers from all over the globe attend.

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