The show marks the debut of Electric Avenue presented by The Dow Chemical Company on the main show floor, a 37,000 square-foot area dedicated to showcasing the latest in electronic vehicles and technology.

"NAIAS is proud of the history we have in bringing innovative ideas to a world-wide audience, and the all-new Electric Avenue is going to show visitors from around the globe where the future of automotive technology is headed," said Doug Fox, chairman, 2010 NAIAS.

Among the vehicles scheduled to appear in Electric Avenue are the Nissan LEAF, BYD Auto F3DM-hybrid and the Mitsubishi I MiEV.

The 2010 Detroit Auto Show opens to the public on January 13