Combining advanced aerodynamics, a three-wheel design, and a new form of fuel delivery, the "Alé" (pronounced 'alay') boasts a major mileage edge over other performance vehicles -- even most hybrids -- getting up to 92 MPG (US). But don't worry about being laughed off the track; it runs 12s in the quarter mile, and with 1.7 Gs of cornering force, it can out-maneuver even the most expensive Porsche, Lamborghini, or Ferrari.

Really, this is what cars should look like now; that it's been in development for over 15 years speaks to this fact. A candidate for the multi-million dollar Automotive X-prize in the Alternative Class, maybe it will garner enough support to enter the mainstream if it wins. Or maybe someone will outrun rap/movie star Chris Brown (who just bought himself a 13 MPG Lambo) at a green light in an Alé and it will become "cool" to get better than 900 miles to a tank. It's available in BC, Canada in limited quantities now, and there are plans to go into full-scale production in 2012.

Car Features:

• 0-60 in under 5 seconds
• 160 horsepower, 1.5 liter Honda engine
• 12.9 second ¼ mile time
• 1.7 G’s cornering performance
• “Super-low” emissions rating
• Honda CRX front suspension
• Porsche 911 steering
• 75%-80% less CO2 emissions than the average hybrid