09/10/2008 09:22. WHILE global efforts and legislation have existed for some time to curb vehicle emissions, South Africa has been virtually unaffected by any requirement or desire to adopt alternative energies in the motor industry.

But as global awareness for greener motoring rises, the time is ripe for South African motorists to adopt Lexus Hybrid Drive with?in the first range of performance hybrids available locally.

Common perception is that hybrid technology exists solely to tackle environmental considerations, intent on dulling the senses the motor car has come to represent for passionate motorists.

But if superchargers and turbochargers can be bolted to internal combustion engines to deliver enhanced performance results, why not a powerful electric motor that has enormous torque potential?... // Tyger Burger