Now sure Willie Nelson has his Bio Diesel Hot Rod Willy's truck, but this Saab 9-3 convertible could be the coolest Hybrid to come out of anywhere. 200 hp Turbo engine sipping Ethanol blend fuel ( or even E100) combined with Electric Hybrid technology ensuring a certain level of "green-ness" and you can drop the top as well. So you can have your cake and eat it too. Now it doesn't hurt that the Saab is already a great looking ragtop, that can seat 4 adults and has great handling, but add the smugness you can feel about doing your part for the environment. All the Hollywood types would love to buy theirs with the graphics on the side.
Now I wonder if this technology will be shared with GM platformmates from Opel, Pontiac and Chevrolet? The Pontiac G6 convertible is a nice looking car, a 200 hp Hybrid version would be sweet. And read the article, because there are no issues with clouding or geling of the Ethanol.
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