Audi confirms all-electric R8, Ferrari and Lamborghini each developing hybrids,Mercedes SLS "eDrive"

Rybold · 11-11-2009, 03:20 AM

"Ferrari will come out with its first hybrid system on the upcoming replacement for its 612 Scaglietti grand touring car."

"Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann also admitted in August that the Volkswagen-controlled company will launch a hybrid model."

"Winkelmann said Lamborghini was not planning to go the all-electric route, which Mercedes-Benz will pioneer among supercars with its upcoming SLS eDrive, and which Lambo's sister company Audi has recently confirmed it will pursue with an all-electric version of its mid-engine R8."

Ferrari to produce its first hybrid? - The Globe and Mail

I think it's obvious that none of these cars will save the world (with the exception of the "all electric" R8); however they will save a few gallons, and more importantly they will be employing engineers towards hybrid research, and might possibly stumble upon a breakthrough.

11-11-2009, 03:20 AM	#1
Rybold globally warmed member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,447 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 145 Thanked 56 Times in 47 Posts Friends: 3	Audi confirms all-electric R8, Ferrari and Lamborghini each developing hybrids,Mercedes SLS "eDrive" "Ferrari will come out with its first hybrid system on the upcoming replacement for its 612 Scaglietti grand touring car." "Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann also admitted in August that the Volkswagen-controlled company will launch a hybrid model." "Winkelmann said Lamborghini was not planning to go the all-electric route, which Mercedes-Benz will pioneer among supercars with its upcoming SLS eDrive, and which Lambo's sister company Audi has recently confirmed it will pursue with an all-electric version of its mid-engine R8." Ferrari to produce its first hybrid? - The Globe and Mail I think it's obvious that none of these cars will save the world (with the exception of the "all electric" R8); however they will save a few gallons, and more importantly they will be employing engineers towards hybrid research, and might possibly stumble upon a breakthrough. Last edited by Rybold; 11-11-2009 at 03:24 AM.

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