Electrics dominate the LA auto show

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com Electrics dominate the LA auto show The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show is in full swing, and with cars such as the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Honda Fit EV, and Toyota Rav4 EV on display, electric drives are clearly coming our way. But we've also seen the drool-worthy Camaro Convertible, the futuristic Nissan Ellure concept, and the questionable Nissan Cross-Cabriolet. The power-mad can take a look at the 2012 Nissan GT-R update, and the stylish will enjoy the fashionable Fiat 500. Also check out Mini's new iPhone integration and a revised UConnect infotainment system from Chrysler.  2010 Los Angeles Auto Show coverage Honda Fit EV concept Most popular products TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 3790T  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS has a sportier look than most suburban runabouts, but lacks real sporting performance. A voice command system for cell phone and iPod control anchors the cabin tech. Read more  Check prices 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Limited The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee drives well both on and off road, and brings a good set of cabin tech features, even if the look is a little haphazard. Read more  Check prices 2011 Mazda Mazda2 Touring The 2011 Mazda2 fails miserably as a tech car, lacking even a Bluetooth phone system or a USB port, but it can be kind of fun to drive. Read more  Check prices 2011 Porsche Cayenne S The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S embodies much of Porsche's sport-driving DNA, while its cabin tech is generally excellent. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog Mini tweets through iPhone Wayne Cunningham LOS ANGELES--Earlier this year Mini said it would integrate Web radio and other smartphone apps with its cars, but gave little detail of how the system would work. At the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, we had a Mini representative to give us a demo of its new ConnectedDrive system. Read more Most discussed story Volvo developing a hybrid hydrogen-electric vehicle Posted by Liane Yvkoff Volvo is taking its C30 Drive Electric concept to the next level and adding a hydrogen fuel cell to extend the EV's 94-mile range, creating a hybrid hydrogen-electric plug-in. The fuel cell will add another 155 miles of range, but what's really interesting is the way Volvo plans on sourcing the hydrogen: from gasoline.  Read more  In other news 1. Porsche uses tech to make a better driver 2. Toyota lays out green-car push 3. Oxygen Audio debuts car stereo 4. Think City introductory price: $34,000 5. Mazda rethinks design plan More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows M A R K E T P L A C E Ads By Marchex
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