30 March 2006

First zero fossil emissions hybrid



Saab has unveiled a BioPower Hybrid Concept which delivers zero fossil CO2 emissions, enhanced performance and a range of energy-saving features by combining the use of pure bioethanol fuel and electric power generation for the first time.

The world's first fossil-free hybrid vehicle, the Saab 9-3 Convertible show car unveiled at the Stockholm Motor Show today, also becomes the world's first hybrid soft-top.

The entire system has been packaged without sacrificing cabin accommodation or trunk space, as demonstrated by its unveiling in the Saab 9-3 Convertible.

Brian Byrne.