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For years, New Yorkers have hailed the classic Crown Vic to take them to the train station, out to dinner, for a night on Broadway, or maybe just home from the airport. They're a familiar sight on the streets of New York, but pretty soon, they'll be phased out in favor of some new and environmentally-friendly features.

That's right, pretty soon, New York City commuters will hop into the back seat of...

In the electric-vehicle market, Nissan's top-selling Leaf has proven to be one of the best options out there for eco-minded drivers. Green technology is constantly evolving though, and Nissan has recently joined the fray with plans for a supercharged hybrid engine.

The Japanese automaker will combine the low-end torque of an electric engine with a supercharger to create one high-performance engine. Superchargers provide...