Just as I was complaining about there not being any hybrids that I’d buy, here I’ve stumbled upon one by
accident. It’s called “The Attack” and it’s a hybrid supercar with over 300 hp developed from a AC
electric motor powering the front wheels and a 1.9L VW TDi biodiesel powering the rears. The batteries powering the
electric motor act as capacitors able to discharge a lot of energy in short bursts, enough for 0-60 runs in the sub
4-second range. Under normal driving conditions the car is powered by the biodiesel engine and achieves
50mpg.
And the best part is, this super-hybrid didn’t come from the Big 3 or some obscure Euro supercar maker, “The Attack”
is the work of the West Philadelphia High School Electric Vehicle Team – a group of 6 high school, YES,
high school kids. Mad props to these kids for giving a new meaning to “pimpin’ my ride”. WORD.