The increasing price of gasoline and the awareness of the threat of global warming have increased the demand for green vehicles. Toyota is currently being touted as the leader in the design and production of green vehicles thanks to its Prius. But large automakers are not the only ones making great stride in the development of green vehicles. This is what Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc and Fisker Automotive Inc are proving with the unveiling of the Fisker Hybrid sedan at the North American International Auto Show.
At the said event, two Fisker Hybrid sedans will be showcased. The first one will be the main display and will be located in the Oakland Hall at Booth OAK9. The second will be showcased in the Michigan Hall at Booth MH24. The second Fisker Hybrid will be displayed along with a solar energy based recharging station. Said recharging technology is developed by Quantum along with its German partner, Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH.
The first Fisker Hybrid employs the technology developed by Quantum, the Q-Drive. Said technology allows the luxury sedan to go for 50 miles on battery power alone. It means a dramatic decrease in the amount of greenhouse gas emission of the vehicle. For longer distances of travel, the Q-Drive allows the integration of battery power and the power produced by the internal combustion engine. The engine of the Fisker Hybrid uses advanced auto parts which means it might not be using distributor rotors.
Alan Niedzwiecki, president and CEO of Quantum had this to say about the hybrid car: "The new Fisker Hybrid sports sedan, which incorporates Quantum's proprietary Q-Drive system, will change the way we look at the automotive world. Featuring the design aesthetic of Henrik Fisker, world renowned automotive designer of the Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage and BMW Z8, the Fisker Hybrid premium sports sedan provides discerning environmentally conscious consumers with no compromise of performance or luxury together with its energy efficient, low emission signature."