2008 Peugeot 308 HybrideHDi

HDi hybrid technology: a significant new step in the reduction of fuel consumption and emissions

For a number of years, environmental efficiency has been at the heart of the development policy of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group. In Europe, where diesel powered cars are the most popular option due to the many technological developments and the fi tment of diesel particulate fi lter systems (DPFS), helping to control fuel consumption and reduce emissions.

Now a signifi cant new step in reducing fuel consumption comes in the form of hybrid diesel technology.

Based on like for like power outputs, this technology offers a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of around 35% compared to a traditional diesel engine.

Further research carried out since the unveiling of the fi rst 307 HybridHDi demonstrator in 2006, have confi rmed the sound judgment of the initial strategic and technical ideas.

The demonstrator presented is a fi ve door 308 Premium Pack version incorporating the most efficient parallel hybrid architecture to date, combined with a 6-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox.

The 80 kW (≈ 110 bhp) 1.6 HDi DPFS diesel engine is coupled with a 16 kW (≈ 22 bhp) electric motor providing an available power of 96 kW, comparable to that of the 308 with a 2.0 litre HDi DPFS 100 kW diesel engine (≈ 136 bhp).

38% gain in fuel consumption in the combined cycle

Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 3.4 litres/100 km and 90g/km of CO2, a gain of 38% compared to an equivalent 308 HDi.