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Geneva show has electrics, sports cars, and a VW dune buggy

Carmakers at the Geneva International Motor Show are unveiling new electric vehicles they hope will transform the industry as well as the high-end sports cars that are a fixture at the show.

This undated picture provided by the Volkswagen car manufacturer shows a Volkswagen ID Buggy electric car. The new Buggy will be presented at the Geneva International Motor Show, which takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 7 until March 17, 2019. Automakers are rolling out new electric and hybrid models at the show as they get ready to meet tougher emissions requirements in Europe - while not forgetting the profitable and popular SUVs and SUV-like crossovers. (Volkswagen via AP)
This undated picture provided by the Volkswagen car manufacturer shows a Volkswagen ID Buggy electric car. The new Buggy will be presented at the Geneva International Motor Show, which takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 7 until March 17, 2019. Automakers are rolling out new electric and hybrid models at the show as they get ready to meet tougher emissions requirements in Europe - while not forgetting the profitable and popular SUVs and SUV-like crossovers. (Volkswagen via AP)Read moreVolkswagen / AP
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GENEVA (AP) — Carmakers at the Geneva International Motor Show are unveiling new electric vehicles they hope will transform the industry as well as the high-end sports cars that are a fixture at the show.

Volvo Car Group’s Polestar is showing off a battery-powered midsize hatchback, while Volkswagen is touting the whimsical ID. Buggy electric, a dune buggy with waterproof seats and holes to drain off the water after surfing. Honda is also showing a battery vehicle.

Lamborghini has the Huracan EVO Spyder convertible with a top speed of 202 mph. Pininfarina on Tuesday unveiled the Battista, a battery-powered speedster that can hit 62 mph in less than two seconds.

European automakers are rolling out more electric cars to meeting tougher limits on greenhouse gas emissions.