U.K., Nov. 13 -- For many years now, the world has been growing increasingly concerned with the state of the environment; as more humans come of age, more vehicles are hitting the road, and to be frank, we're starting to burn through ridiculously high amounts of fossil fuels. With that, our carbon emissions are heading through the roof - the stratosphere, in reality -, and climate scientists are starting to panic. Fortunately, industry-leading innovators the world over are trying to manufacture a new solution - alternative vehicles, in the form of hybrid and electric motors that can face all the trials and tribulations that traditional petrol or diesel engines can.

It's been a long road, but automotive manufacturers are starting to see th...