We take a spin in the brand new Toyota RAV4 EV, the only all-electric SUV on the market and the first product of a unique collaboration between Toyota and Tesla Motors. With seating for 5, 36.4 cubic feet of cargo space and an EPA-estimated range of 103 miles, Toyota's RAV4 EV is one of the most practical electric vehicles on the market today.

We head to the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show for a sneak peak at the latest cars and concepts to hit the green scene. Chevrolet Spark EV Chief Engineer Chuck Russell gives us the lowdown on Chevy's first all-electric vehicle and BMW's Manuel Sattig shows off new variations of the plug-in BMW i3 and i8 concept vehicles. We also check out the all-electric Fiat 500e and heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force fuel-cell concept.

We head to Hermosa Beach, Calif. to test ride the ZBoard and chat with the inventors of this weight-sensing skateboard.

We head to TechShop's San Francisco location for a look at some DIY dream projects, including a test drive of the Autodesk Rallier Roadster.

We head to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a view of Mars from mission control. Ann Devereaux, Deputy Lead for Entry, Descent and Landing of the Mars Science Laboratory, commonly known as Curiosity, takes us through the objectives of this groundbreaking rover mission.

We've shown you a water-powered jetpack, but the Flyboard from Zapata Racing transforms its user into more of an aquatic Iron Man, with water-powered thrusters at both your hands and feet. Riders can either propel themselves through the air or dive below the surface of the water, providing plenty of potential for unique tricks. Watch as our own Bradley Hasemeyer gives it a try (and stay tuned for the outtakes following the episode!)

We head back to Silicon Valley to drive Tesla Motors' long awaited Model S. This all-electric sports sedan pairs a stylish exterior with a futuristic interior, featuring a 17" touchscreen. Chief Designer Franz Von Holzhausen explains how this groundbreaking EV came to be.

We visit BMW's Tech Office in Silicon Valley to check out their e-Mobility lab. Here, BMW uses their 1-Series ActiveE electric to showcase how a plug-in vehicle can change a household's overall energy management strategy.

We head to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado to meet 6-time champion Nobuhiro 'Monster' Tajima and his Monster Sport E-Runner EV. Will plug-in race cars unseat their gas-powered rivals in this daunting 12 mile ascent to 14,000 feet?

We've traveled to the London 2012 Olympics where BMW has teamed with LOCOG to provide a fleet of over 3,000 vehicles to transport everything from athletic equipment to the athletes themselves. How do they keep it all moving, while surpassing strict emissions standards? We drive the BMW X1 sDrive20d ED crossover and BMW i Pedelec e-bike to find out.

It used to be that 500 horsepower put you exclusively in the supercar conversation but now luxury automakers are using technology to rein in that muscle for everyday driving. We pilot Jaguar's XFR to see how a supercharged V8 can achieve stunning specs while active technology helps drivers wield that power with ease.

Austin, TX is one of America's fastest growing cities. That's great for the local economy, but places an increased demand on Austin's transit system. See how a tech-infused multimodal approach is helping Austin meet the transportation needs of its residents.

We head to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA to see how BMW is using vehicle sensor technology to help athletes prepare for the London 2012 Olympics. BMW's Velocity Measurement System uses a 3D camera to capture and analyze performance data in realtime to help optimize each training session. Can this 3D machine vision technology help drivers as well? We stop by BMW's Silicon Valley tech offices to find out.

Honda hasn't been shy about rolling out alternative fuel vehicles, including natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid cars. But now the automaker is jumping into the electric game with a familiar name. We drive the 2013 Honda Fit EV, a car that seeks to pair the "fun to drive" characteristics of the original with an emissions-free powertrain.

A few miles outside of Austin, TX you'll find Pecan Street Inc's Mueller smart grid demonstration project, a collaborative research initiative from The University of Texas, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Environmental Defense Fund. Here, residents are testing various forms of integrated clean energy solutions and electric vehicles are a big part of this pioneering community.

One major issue facing transportation is accessibility, especially for those in wheelchairs. From public to personal transit, a wheelchair presents unique mobility challenges. Sure, it's possibly to outfit existing vehicles for wheelchair accessibility, but the process is expensive and doesn't always yield a complete, integrated solution. That's where Kenguru changes things. The Kenguru is an electric vehicle with no seats, that allows drivers to control the car from their wheelchair.

We’ve traveled all over Europe and Japan in search of the latest in transportation technology. Along the way we’ve encountered some innovative and unusual forms of transit, from personal mobility devices, to advanced train systems, to crazy concept cars. Here’s what we’ve learned from our studies abroad.

Most plug-in vehicles are aimed at green-conscious consumers, but a team of former Tesla Motors executives based in Detroit, Mich. saw another opportunity for the technology. What if the millions of commercial fleet vehicles across the nation switched from overpowered gas-guzzling engines to plug-in hybrid-electric power? Enter ALTe Powertrain Technologies. At scale, the fuel savings make business sense and the environmental impact could be colossal.

Detroit, Mich. is one of America's most iconic cities. Synonymous with the automobile, the Motor City once led the way in construction of roads and interstates. But Detroit's age-old automotive love affair may have been to the detriment of other forms of transit in the city. Now urban planners, policy makers and business leaders are seeking solutions to address Detroit's public transportation needs.

We've just reached 100 episodes, so what are we going to do next? We're going to Disney World! Walt Disney World Speedway, that is, to check out their Exotic Driving Experience. With several seductive supercars to choose from, we set our sights on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, the car that proves that sometimes less is more. Much more.

6 national titles. A $1.2 million budget. Over 100 students strong. The University of Michigan's solar car team is the largest student group on campus and considered the top in the country. This entirely student-run organization has built 11 solar vehicles over their 23 year history. Do they have what it takes to be the first American team to win Australia's World Solar Challenge in over 2 decades?

Walking is such a fundamental form of transportation that we often take it for granted. Teaching a robot to do it is another matter. The University of Michigan's MABEL bi-pedal robot can walk, run and respond to dynamic changes in terrain without tripping--just like us.

Most everyone has that adventurous friend or family member who decides to just pick up and move to Europe. The Opel Ampera is the Chevy Volt's European counterpart and near-identical twin. To the untrained eye, these extended-range EVs look pretty much the same. But a closer examination of exterior styling and differing drive modes reveals some key differences for the European market.

Many advocates of public transportation point to Europe for their well organized subway and train systems, but the Parisians have taken things a step further. Introducing Paris's V�lib' bike-sharing and Autolib' electric vehicle-sharing programs. Now, you can get around the city on both, without having to own either.

After numerous production delays and problems with their DOE loans, Fisker has finally hit the streets with their Karma extended-range electric luxury sports car. Despite the issues facing the company, we came away from our drive impressed. The Karma follows an environmentally-friendly ethos both inside and outside the car, pairing a plug-in powertrain with rich, sustainable interior materials.

Jetman Yves Rossy isn't waiting for the promise of personal flight to come to him--he's jumping out of a plane after it! We head to Bex, Switzerland to catch up with Yves and his jet-powered carbon wing.

Swiss shop and "automotive think tank" Rinspeed has been churning out crazy concepts like the heavy-hauling X-Trem, aquatically-inclined sQuba and shapeshifting Presto for over 3 decades now. Some are even directly inspired by James Bond's most famous rides!

We often hear alternatives fuel sources referred to as "clean," but that's not exactly the case for this modified 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The Bio-Bug has been converted to run on methane gas generated during sewage treatment. As our guest from Geneco waste solutions in Bristol, England so eloquently put it, this is a "poo-powered car." In case you were wondering, that's the smell of sustainability in the air.

Before we depart the UK for the rest of our European tour, we had to check out the YikeBike. Hardcore fans of the show will recall this personal mobility device from TRANSLOGIC 5 where it confounded our hosts. But after more than a year to refine their concept, we wanted to give YikeBike's 2-wheeled wonder another chance. We're glad we did.

We're taking the show on the road again, stopping at locations all over the UK and Europe. We start in Surrey, England to drive a prototype of the Lightning GT electric supercar. Featuring a twin-motor RWD system and advanced lithium-titanate batteries, this GT EV hopes to capture lightning in a bottle with specs that will strike fear into performance-electric manufacturers the world over.

We start our second day of CES at one of the show's largest displays, Panasonic, for a discussion of how consumer electronics are informing automotive innovation. From there, it was off to Audi and Kia for a look at the latest in infotainment and telematics. And, to round out our coverage, we take a ride on the Solowheel gyro-stabilized electric unicycle.

At CES 2012 we reconnect with Ford CEO Alan Mulally to discuss the 2013 Ford Fusion lineup as well as Ford's cloud-connected Evos concept. But why talk to just one leader of industry when there are so many buzzing around CES? We also discuss emerging technologies in the luxury market with none other than Daimler AG Chairman of the Board and head of Mercedes-Benz, Dr. Dieter Zetsche.

Texas-based DeLorean Motor Company is looking to redefine the iconic DMC-12 conceived by John Z. DeLorean over 3 decades ago. While its pop-culture status as the "Back to the Future car" will never change, the DMC-12's reputation for surprisingly poor performance can certainly be addressed. With some help from Epic EV, the folks at DeLorean have swapped the car's original 130 hp V6 for an all-electric powertrain that produces 260 max hp and is reported to go from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds.

Electric cars are all about economy, but they don't have to be a compromise. Tesla showed us how going fuel-free can be fun with their sporty Roadster. Now, Rolls-Royce has entered the ring with their Phantom-based 102EX "experimental electric." While still just a concept, the Rolls-Royce 102EX displays how an EV should behave in the ultra-luxury segment.

Over the past year we've experienced some of the world's most innovative transportation technology and drove some crazy concepts by land, sea and sky. We met icons of our industry and visited far away lands. Now it's time to take a look back in our "Best of 2011" special.

No current Land Rover model better embodies the British brand's off-road heritage than the Defender, which hasn't been sold in the U.S. since the late 90's. Now, Land Rover has re-imagined the iconic Defender with their futuristic DC100 concepts. Typically showcars are just that--for show--but, we actually got to drive the DC100 Sport concept and we're happy to report that it's packed with enough tech to make James Bond himself jealous.

While at the 2011 LA Auto Show, we took a break from the major manufacturers to focus on some electric carmakers that have yet to become household names. DOK-ING is a Croatian company that produces mining, firefighting and robotics equipment, but its unique XD prototype looks to make a splash in the automotive world. CODA hit the scene a few years ago and says they're finally ready to bring an EV to market. Will either of these industry outsiders edge their way in?

European automakers have long since favored fuel-sipping diesels over plug-in electric vehicles, but that's all about to change with new EV-focused programs from two of Germany's biggest manufacturers: BMWi and Audi e-tron. We head to the 2011 LA Auto Show to check out the BMW i8 and i3 concepts, and ride along in the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.

Most people head to SEMA in search of baller aftermarket products and over the top accessories, but we went to uncover hidden techy treasures. Because of its specialty equipment focus, SEMA has more space on the showroom floor for the little guys who could never hope to showcase their ideas at other major auto shows. From heavy-duty hybrid conversions, to test driving robots, to a vehicle that utilizes gesture controls instead of a traditional radio dial, it's safe to say that there's more to SE

Rennsport means racing in German, but Porsche needs no translation. The storied automaker has been synonymous with motorsport for generations, and the Rennsport Reunion at the famed Laguna Seca raceway seeks to honor that heritage. But, there's more than just nostalgic race cars to be found at Rennsport. We check out the new Porsche 911, and the 767 hp 918 RSR hybrid.

From a supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, to race-worthy Brembo brakes, to a magnetic ride suspension, the CTS-V proves that Cadillac can compete in the luxury-performance segment. But, what advancements are they making inside their cars? Cadillac hopes their forthcoming CUE (Cadillac User Experience) interface will revolutionize the way we interact with our vehicles.

We visit Kansas City for a behind-the-scenes look at Minddrive, a non-profit educational program that takes at-risk youth and turns them into automotive designers and engineers. But, this isn't your typical shop class. The group produced a visually stunning, see-through electric vehicle codenamed Project Lola that recorded a 300 MPGe at Bridestone's Texas Proving Ground. And they let us drive it.

Last week we spoke to Elon Musk about his plans for interstellar domination, but we also took some time to talk cars. From the Tesla Roadster to the Model S, Musk's all-electric car company is changing the way we think about EVs. Musk shares his vision for the future of Tesla Motors in a special TRANSLOGIC interview.

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk has already changed the automotive landscape with electric carmaker Tesla Motors, but his aerospace outfit isn't just competing with private industry. SpaceX boldly seeks to make good on the promise of NASA's defunct Space Shuttle program by bringing down the cost of space transportation. So, who will be the first to Mars? The U.S., China, or Elon Musk? We ask him this question and more in an exclusive TRANSLOGIC interview.

We know what you�re thinking. What is TRANSLOGIC doing at an NHRA drag race? Aren�t those the gas-guzzling enemy of innovation? Sure, they may not be green, but these Top Fuel dragsters are more tech-forward than you might realize. From carbon fiber bodies with titanium roll cages, to nitromethane fuel mixtures, NHRA race teams are using every technology at their disposal to do one thing, and one thing only: go as fast as possible.

We continue our Texas tour with a trip to an off-road park near Fort Worth for a ride in the all-electric EPIC Amp ATV. We've already seen what EPIC can do on the water, but how about on the trails? One thing's for sure: by land or by sea, we're running gas-free.

Thermal Soaring

From jet packs to jetsprint boats, our summer was full of fun on the water. Check out some of our favorite moments in this best-of summer 2011 special.

Hypermiling is all about employing driving practices that help you maximize your MPGs. When Bradley fails to bolster the fuel economy of his 2001 Ford Focus, he gets a little help from a very special guest. Behold the 10 Commandments of hypermiling!

In this edition of TRANSLOGIC, we go to Albany Oregon to go sprint boat racing.