The film is set in a dystopian future Los Angeles of 2019, in which synthetic humans known as replicants are bio-engineered by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to work on space colonies. When a fugitive group of advanced replicants led by Roy Batty (Hauer) escapes back to Earth, burnt-out cop Rick Deckard (Ford) reluctantly agrees to hunt them down.

FUN FACT: According to CNBC, Tesla drew inspiration for their electric Cybertruck from the flying cars featured in this film.

After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine-year-old girl named Newt. But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

FUN FACT: The M577 Armored Personnel Carrier seen in this movie is powered by a pair of batteries stuffed inside its hulking mass, with a backup turbine that doesn’t connect to the drivetrain, but rather generates electricity to recharge the batteries in an emergency.

"As the winner of our Best Family Hybrid Car award for 2022, the Hyundai Tucson has already impressed us. But that was the full-hybrid model – we’ve now had the chance to test the plug-in hybrid version, which promises even better efficiency of over 200mpg and an electric driving range of 38 miles thanks to a 13.8kWh battery." - DrivingElectric

"After pioneering the minivan segment in 1983, Chrysler is still in it and still on the ball. Offering the only plug-in hybrid minivan you can buy. Here it is, this is the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid, and we're going to check it out today." - Autobytel

"The Kia Sorento has long been a top choice for family buyers looking for a spacious and good-value seven-seater. But this latest model ups the ante with a more premium, upmarket feel, as well as a choice of efficient hybrid powertrains. Here, Grace Webb checks out the plug-in version to see if the sums add up..." - DrivingElectric