A patent office leak recently revealed Ferrari ’s hybrid plans, and it looks as though a Ferrari concept utilizing the green technology could surface by year’s end. Ferrari’s hybrid plans are part of the marque’s quest to greatly reduce its vehicle emissions by 2014.
Speaking with Car and Driver, Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa revealed a concept car using the company’s new hybrid system would bow at an upcoming auto show. Felisa ruled out this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, but said the concept would debut “shortly thereafter, probably at an American show.”
A quick glance at the auto show calendar reveals Los Angeles’ November show as the likely candidate – especially considering Ferrari doesn’t plan on attending January’s Detroit Auto Show.
It remains unclear what car Ferrari will use to showcase its hybrid drivetrain system, but the green tech will likely mirror that outlined in the leaked patent drawings. The leaked drawings revealed an all-wheel drive hybrid system, powered by lithium-ion batteries.
