I remember futuristic cars that could do just about anything from turning into a hotel room to folding up small enough to fit in your briefcase. These certainly are not the concept cars created today.
Additional power is supplied by a lithium ion battery.
The Ford Prodigy gets 80 mpg with a 660 driving mile range on diesel fuel. This is 72 mpg gas equivalent. The starter-alternator system allows for instant restart so the fuel can be shut off when coasting or stopping. It represents an interim stage between our P2000 research programs and our plans for an affordable production hybrid. This is the world's most aerodynamic car, according to reports.