It seems there is a real business reason for Koenigsegg's puch to buy SAAB and seek those European Investment Bank loans that will fund research in the areas related to improving efficiency and emissions.

Link to AutoblogGreen post.

REPORT: Koenigsegg developing pneumatic engine technology and hydraulic hybrid powertrains

Friday, September 11, 2009 8:34 PM

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Hybrid, Saab

Saab 9-X Air concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

Ever since Koenigsegg emerged as the chosen buyer for fellow Swedish automaker Saab, rumors of a number of eco-friendly automobiles from the two automakers have been making the rounds. In addition to a production version of Koenigsegg's electric Quant concept from this year's Geneva Motor Show, we've also heard that Saab is hard at work developing a hybrid version of its latest 9-5 sedan.

In an interview with Auto Motor & Sport, Christian Von Koenigsegg has revealed that both the automaker that bears his name and the recently-purchased Saab are both working on pneumatic valve technology from Cargines that could potentially offer a fuel savings of 20 to 30 percent. Further, Koenigsegg believes combining that system with a hydraulic hybrid powertrain could potentially result in a 90-percent reduction in total energy consumption and allow the automaker to build a performance-minded hybrid automobile.

Gallery: Saab 9-X Air

[source: Auto Motor & Sport]

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After I read this I immediately thought of a rotary valved engine like i think the Bombardier snowmobiles & came up with this http://www.coatesengine.com/engine_of_the_future.html

Like my LED Xmas tree lights & the steam powered hybrid(Damn BMW) I'm asleep at the switch.