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2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

The 2011 Optima Hybrid reportedly receives an estimated 40 MPG highway, and will be capable of driving up to 62 miles per hour when in electric mode only.

Kia said the 2011 Optima Hybrid "uses a full parallel hybrid system that marries a 30 kilowatt battery pack; a permanent magnet synchronous electric traction motor that produces 40.2 horsepower (30 kilowatt) and 151.2 pound-feet of torque when electric only." The gas engine produces...