Well, it is a different hybrid and more like a locomotive in that the engine does not power the wheels, but instead only serves as a generator. The other hybri

Well, it is a different hybrid and more like a locomotive in that the engine does not power the wheels, but instead only serves as a generator. The other hybrids on the market (toyota et al) are parallel hybrids which only use the electric motor after sufficient charge has been generated from the engine/regenerative braking. With regard to Tesla making a car and GM can't: The tesla is much higher in price (base price is $109,000), limited in room (2 person) and storage (http://www.teslamotors.com/learn_more/faqs.php http://www.teslamotors.com/learn_more/faqs.php), and completely experimental. I wish them luck in their venture, though it will be some time for the technology to come down in price.