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Saab debuts worlds first completely hybrid car

Last week Saab unveiled the first fossil-fuel-freeauto warranty hybrid convertible. The car is being called the BioPower Hybrid 9-3 convertible concept. This is a major leap forward in hybrid cars. The concept is based on pure bioethonal instead of just part bioethonal.

The Biopower convertible also has a "zero mode," which is a button on the car that enables the car to operate from two powerful batteries, thus, eliminating all emissions.  However, while in "zero mode" the car can only go up to 50k/m, but when you reach that threshold of 50k/m, the car automatically switches back to the biofuel.

The Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept also includes a natural step in the further development of BioPower technology. Such as the SIDI – a new direct injection system designed so the engine will start and run perfectly without any mix of petrol, even in extreme cold.

The turbocharging is tuned to take further advantage of the higher octane rating of pure bioethanol. So, the engine can produce 260 bhp and a huge 375 Nm torque.

Acceleration is boosted by the two electric motors of the hybrid system. At low speed and take-off they can briefly add a huge instant 785 Nm of torque. Helping to catapult you from zero to 100 in 6.9 seconds with automatic transmission.

Faster than most diesel or petrol-driven cars, but with zero fossil fuel emission.

Wow, I’m really excited. I can’t wait until these things are actually developed and work in the "real world." If Saab delivers what they promise, it sounds like a success to me.

(Source: Press Release From Saab)

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Posted on Friday, March 31st, 2006 at 6:17 am In Auto Warranty  


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