Saab Rolls Out Bioethanol Hybrid With Electric-Only Capability

SYNOPSIS: The innovative Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept to make its world premiere at the Stockholm Motor Show with 300-volt lithium-ion battery bank giving car 10-20km (6-12mi) electric-only range. Plug to follow.

The innovative Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, making its world premiere at the Stockholm Motor Show (March 30 – April 9, 2006), 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. As the world’s first fossil-free hybrid vehicle, the Saab 9-3 Convertible show car also becomes the world’s first hybrid soft-top.

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