I saw a Weber hybrid. Gas to fire up the charcoal or briquets and then shut the burner down and cook w/o gas byproducts. Is this new?
While hybrids are all the rage in cars these days, there is a lesser known hybrid also growing in popularity. The Weber Performer Grill is a charcoal grill on steroids. It uses a gas assist (a mini disposable propane can) to light the coals fast, giving you the convenience of a gas grill with the taste of charcoal. Instead of using a charcoal chimney, you simply pile the coals in the middle, turn on the gas for about five minutes and then turn the gas off once the coals get going. It's really the best of both worlds and saves you from having to use lighter fluid and also lights the charcoal faster.