i3by BMW
BMW designed and developed the i3 as an electric vehicle from the ground up. It has a carbon-fiber body shell—the same material used in high-performance bicycles—that’s 1,000 pounds lighter than a steel version. The car can go up to 100 miles between charges, more than enough for the typical city driver, according to pilot-program research. Added bonus: The i3 can parallel park itself. Look for it in showrooms in early 2014. (Concept car shown.) bmwusa.com