Peugeot again distinguishes Germany: Oko Globe (Ecological Globe) for the 3008 HYbrid4

Already in 2010 a reward Oko Globe for electric car new generation iOn, Peugeot sees again sets this year: the 3008 HYbrid4, the first diesel hybrid vehicle serial in the world, receives the Oko Globe 2011 in the "category car serie a sustainable energy. "

Organized since 2007 by the Okoglobe Institute of the University of Duisburg-Essen, in cooperation with the insurance company and the DEVK automobile club stroke, the prestigious annual awards Oko Globes (Globes Ecological) reward annually vehicles, technologies and concepts contributing to reducing the environmental footprint of the Automobile or offering innovative initiatives Mobility.

The 2011 jury, chaired by Professor of Economics and automotive expert Ferdinand Dudenhoffer delivered its verdict on September 6.

In the category "Serienfahrzeug Nachhaltigkeitsfaktor mit" (Cars serie a sustainable energy), the Oko Globe is awarded to the 3008 HYbrid4 which of the end of the year 2011, will inaugurate the diesel hybrid technology world premiere.

The jury noted that "Peugeot is the first automaker to associate a diesel engine has an electric motor. This innovation allows to combine the sobriety of a diesel engine and the benefits of electric energy. The HYbrid4 diesel hybrid is a new testimony of Peugeot's environmental commitment and is part of the continuity of the major progress that in series by the brand, such as a particulate filter for diesel engines. With the diesel hybrid, Peugeot offers a technology to achieve a high reduction of CO2 emissions. Sooner we will harness the consumption of our vehicles, the better we will fight against the global warming.