Its first concepts use an ultra-potent, turbine-charged series hybrid powertrain, promising supercar levels of performance and Prius-like fuel economy. While Techrules' claims necessitate a "believe it when we see it" response until the company actually develops something concrete and market-ready, the company does preview the possibility of a bold turbine future.

The idea of dropping a turbine into an automobile in place of a piston engine is nothing new or groundbreaking. In fact, automakers were experimenting with it fairly seriously way back in the 1950s and 60s, following the development of turbojet-powered aircraft just prior to the start of World War II. Many European and American manufacturers, including GM, Rover and, most famously, Chrysler followed those advances in air by working to bring turbine power to the highway. None of them had success in transforming the turbine's raw potential into a production car, however.