Frankfurt Auto Show Features Green Cars

Among the green cars at the Frankfurt Auto Show were four electric concept vehicles being manufactured by France's Renault. This was a preview of the manufacturer's range of electric vehicles to released beginning in 2011.

"The time is right for zero emissions." said Renault Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn at a press conference. "We need to start taking action now to reduce carbon emissions. Our electric vehicles are a breakthrough because they are designed to be mass marketed Environmental soundness at a price everyone can afford."

San Carlos, California based Tesla presented their flagship car, The Roadster. The Roadster has an estimated average range of about 400 kilometers per charge and produces zero tailpipe emissions, according to the Tesla. Recently partnered with Daimler AG, Tesla is going to be growing internationally.

The new European rules on C02 emissions is the reason why the green cars at the Frankfurt Auto Show are of great interest. Smaller, lighter, more efficient petroleum-burners as well as vehicles that help make us petrol-free are going to be sought after.

Green cars are most definitely the buzz this year at the 63rd annual Frankfurt Auto Show. Just about every automaker around the world presented a green vehicle, many of them concept cars. Analysts say it will take at least ten years to see if electric cars can keep pace with gas-powered automobiles. The batteries are gigantic and they are fast-depleting as well as expensive to produce. It's just a matter of time before these obstacles are overcome and green cars are more of a norm on the road.

Written by Cheryl Phillips