American Coalition for Ethanol to Host U.S. Debut of Saab 9-5 2.0 BioPower (Flex Fuel)

Press Release 8.3.05:
American Coalition for Ethanol -- Aug 3, 2005

Sioux Falls, SD ...This will be the first chance for people to see the Saab 9-5 BioPower in the United States, and ACE is excited that Saab will introduce the new technology at our conference this month, said Ron Lamberty, ACE Vice President / Market Development. Saab is committed to the environmental benefits of ethanol-blended fuel, and their new technology shows that E85 can also offer significant benefits in power and performance.

Saab reports that the 9-5 BioPower produces more power and performance when running on E85 than on conventional gasoline. The engine delivers 180 brake horsepower (bhp) with E85 and 150 bhp with gasoline. In addition to this 20% increase in maximum power, 16% more torque is offered with E85 over gasoline.

The North American debut of the Saab 9-5 BioPower will take place the morning of Wednesday, August 17 at the Qwest Center Omaha, located at 455 North 10th Street. Jan-Willem Vester, Saab USA Corporate Communications, will introduce the new technology and be available for interviews...