The future compact biohybrid car, Saab 9-X BioHybrid

The 2008 Sexy Green Car Show that was held from 23^rd to 31^st May once again saw the Saab 9-X BioHybrid which is projected as the vision of the future compact car. This car was first seen in the 2008 Geneva Auto Show that was held in March, and is now making its UK debut with the show.

Saab is still leading in the use of biofuels in Europe, with which they help reduce the CO2 that is liberated through road transport in both short and medium terms. With this car, it is now proven that more prominence ahs to be given to opportunities that are created by second generation biofuels.

According to the General Manager of Sales and Marketing Strategy of Saab Green Britain Ltd, David Pugh, they have not given up on their fight of making biofuels a great alternative for fossil fuel, with the confusion going on about its alleged conflicts with food production. They say that one of the main reasons for the increased demand for grain today is not biofuels, but the change in the Asian diet, for a more protein rich diet.

However Saab feels that second generation biofuels should be encouraged by using perhaps waste by-products from agricultural production instead of using the main crop. For example, for the past five years, 50% of the waste straw drawn from UK cereal production has helped in producing a 10% blend for all petrol that is supplied in the UK, with sufficient energy to power 10% more new car sales.