Detroit Flips the Switch on Electric Avenue at 2010 Detroit Auto Show

This year’s theme at the 2010 NAIAS in Detroit was electric. As hybrids, electric cars and hybrid plug-ins continue to gain popularity and momentum, the show announced the debut of Electric Avenue. The 37,000-square-foot feature, on the main floor of the show, highlights nearly 20 high-tech cars from several automakers. Hyundai announced the gas-electric hybrid Blue-Will, while Toyota introduced the FT-CH hybrid. And Cadillac unveiled its XTS Platinum concept, which comes with a plug-in hybrid system that boosts the car’s electric-only driving capability. Some all-electric vehicles included the BMW ActiveE Concept, the MINI E, and Audi’s e-tron.