Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid @ 2010 Geneva Auto Show: www.insideline.com NEW – Inside Line Mobile Site: www.insideline.com 2010 Geneva Auto Show: www.insideline.com Lotus Engineering has created what the UK firm calls a “high-performance technology demonstrator” in the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid. The Lotus shares elements of its plug-in series hybrid drivetrain with a Giugiaro-designed concept from Lotus’ Malaysian parent, Proton. Both will be at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.

Revealed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics it is now rumored to go into production. According to InsideLine sources BMW will produce between 5,000 and 10,000 units, with the production version keeping the same powertrain as the concept, but “there will be less of the synthetic glass and more solid structure added to the final design.”

According to the same sources this might be the second true production supercar after the Giugiaro M1. Expect the car to debut in 2012.

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is a 2+2-seater plug-in hybrid model powered by a three-cylinder turbodiesel engine combined with two electric motors. All three of them are delivering 356 hp and a peak torque of 590 lb-ft. Fuel consumption is reduced to 75.1 mpg imp, while CO2 emissions is just 99 grams/km. The new hybrid concept can hit a top speed of 155 mph, while the 0 to 60 mph sprint is made in 4,8 seconds.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics into production? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 1 February 2010 12:00 EST.

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