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| Peugeot HX1 |
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 has green cars once again at its core. This time though, the far out green concepts are fewer in number - because many of the futuristic green machines are now actually starting to be produced. They were concepts on the motor show floor not too long ago: pretty soon they'll be on the showroom floor.
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| BMW i3 |
The electric BMW i3 heralds an entirely new way of building cars, something that electric-only drive demands, says the brand. Thoroughly modern, it will launch BMW's 'i' eco sub brand to the market in 2013.
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| Peugeot HX1 Gallery |
The Peugeot HX1 concept is a breathtaking piece of design, a real standout machine (and not just because of its size). Yet, despite being large and plush, HYbrid4 diesel-electric technology also gives 18 miles' pure electric running and CO2 emissions of just 83g/km. Amazing.
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| Mazda CX-5 |
We've already driven a prototype Mazda CX-5: Frankfurt marked its full reveal. Despite being a stylish compact SUV with space for five, Mazda says the diesel version will average 63mpg and emit less than 120g/km CO2. There's much more to come from Mazda SKYACTIV, too...
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| Smart Forvision |
The Smart Forvision previews the look of the next Smart, but it also shows off a huge array of futuristic eco technology. Some of it is closer to production than other parts: it is significant because Smart is becoming Mercedes' eco technology 'think tank'.
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| Vauxhall RAK e |
Vauxhall has wowed everyone with its all-electric 1+1 RAK e. VW and Audi are showing 'urban concepts', yet the Vauxhall is lighter, cheaper, simpler, has a bigger range and even looks more striking.
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| Mercedes F125 |
This isn't an ordinary concept, says Mercedes - rather, it looks two whole generations ahead, into what the luxury car of 2025 will be. A battery electric-fuel cell hybrid, apparently, with 'entirely emissions free' status. Sounds green to us.
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| Ford Focus 1.0 Eco Boost |
You read that right: Ford will launch a 1.0-litre Focus next year in the UK, probably one of the smallest engines ever fitted to a UK family car. The promise is sub-120g/km CO2 but, thanks to a turbo helping it produce up to 120hp, good performance too.
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| Toyota Plus Plug-in Hybrid |
The world's best-selling hybrid gains a plug-in option next year: charge it for 1.5 hours and you will get 14.3 miles' pure electric running. Overall, Toyota says this should lower CO2 emissions to 49g/km and reduce fuel consumption to a staggering 134.5mpg.
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| Fiat Panda |
The Fiat Panda is not a standout style revolution, but it is far greener under the surface. Stop start and a new engine range that includes Fiat's trick TwinAir petrol engine trim CO2 emissions - which, as they sell so many, will have a BIG effect on emissions across Europe.
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