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next generation saab hybrid system

The UK’s first showing of the Saab 9-X Bio Hybrid Concept demonstrates the potential of partnering bioethanol fuel with the next-generation Saab Hybrid system to deliver exceptional levels of efficiency and performance.

Optimized for E85 fuel, the small, 1.4-litre BioPower turbo engine generates a substantial 200 PS on E85 and an even more impressive 280 Nm of torque, as well as reduced CO2 emissions compared to petrol. When running on E85, CO2 emissions are projected to be impressively low, at just 105 g/km, with an estimated average fuel consumption of 44.1mpg.

One of the contributors to the low CO2 emmissions is the next-generation Hybrid system, which features a lithium-ion battery with a significantly higher power capability than conventional batteries, to capture more energy and more electric boost.

The 9-X Bio Hybrid also harnesses power from the sun. The large solar cell in the glass roof takes advantage of this free energy by adding charge to the hybrid battery pack while the vehicle is parked and also when it is being driven.

Saab already leads the automotive industry in applying its turbocharging expertise to enhance the performance and environmental benefits of E85 fuel (85% bioethano/15% petrol). Saab BioPower models are among the top-selling flex-fuel vehicles in Europe.

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  recycling

  Saab's design for recycling strategy is an element of our product responsibility. It has the twin aims of decreasing the waste produced during vehicle production and then further reducing waste at the end of a vehicle's life. This drives preservation of precious material and energy resources.

  Saab's strategy rests on two principles:

  • Recycling-orientated design / Design for pre-treatment

  • Development and implementation of material 'cycles' for vehicle production:

  In order to take these objectives into account during the development phase of a product, all design teams within GM must follow the 'Recyclability/Recoverability' guidelines. The aim is to support both GM engineers and suppliers in the development of vehicles and components where recyclability is built in. The process also helps engineers to analyse parts, components and vehicles with regard to their recyclability and recoverability - the ease with which parts can be recycled at the end of life.

  Saab is using recycled materials, also known as recyclates, if their usage is technically feasible and economically viable.