What's The New It Eco-Car?

The celebrity hybrid-driving craze is still going strong and we give kudos to Hollywood for driving up hybrid sales nationwide. Of course, for some stars it’s all about image and publicity. With his fleet of four Priuses, Director Paul Haggis is a prime example of fad-over-function.

But is Prius still the “it” car? With a slew of new hybrid and electric cars set to launch next year, one wonders how long these two can stay in the forefront. Check out a few of the coolest cars entering the market:

Top Hybrids

Prius - A hybrid nerd’s dream come true, this affordable, gadget-laden, and smooth handling car takes some slack for sluggish pick-up and its odd shape. http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/prius/USLM2SPI3KQ98XCSITTPDBSI2O3A

Civic - The car with a reputation to run forever goes hybrid. There’s no wonder it’s given Prius a run for it’s money. http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/civic-hybrid/LTARMLFCMON23RUSPAXKAR3YR98X

Electric Cars In Review

Zap-X - This Lotus-designed car comes with an aluminum frame, solar windows, and a full entertainment system for only 30k http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/zap-x/V7BIA3IQ4NYWORHA8RWH8DS9HBRN

Aptera - Amazing spaceship-looking two-seater with flip-up doors. With only three wheeels, it’s registered as a motorcycle. Will likely sell for 27k. http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/aptera-typ-1/V7ZIS2UTIZXWORHAOWWTHYVUMBRN

Tesla Roadster - With a battery that far outlasts most other electric cars, the car is faster than sin with the body of a lotus elise. Get ready to shell out 100k. http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/roadster/W7MVJQXQAMYAMDYSTAQHBKJAU2SB

Venturi Fetish - For just 400k you can own the Venturi Fetish, an all electric car that goes over 220 miles on a charge. From zero to 60 in 4.3 seconds, it’s not yet approved for US roads. http://www.hybridcars.com/electric-cars/venturi-fetish.html

Hydrogen Cars Enter The Market

Honda FCX Clarity - A hydrogen fuel cell car, currently available for a select few to lease for $600/mo in Los Angeles. Due to limited availability of hydrogen fuel, a home fueling system is in the works. http://www.hybridcars.com/hydrogen/honda-fcx-clarity-hydrogen-home-refueling.html

BMW H7 - This hydrogen hybrid is due to launch next year, but BMW’s been showing off their pure hydrogen concept car instead. Not only can you drink the waste water from this thing, but it will also make the air you breathe cleaner. http://ecotality.com/life/2008/04/17/bmws-hydrogen-car-actually-cleans-the-air-around-it/

What is the new IT Eco-Car?See them all http://www.hybridcars.com/all-cars