Small car importer-converter ZAP has just showcased a new "trybrid" sports car concept, the OBVIO ! 828, from Brazil at the New York International Auto Show, April 14-23 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.

ZAP says its "trybrid" designs run on three sources of energy: gasoline, ethanol, and electricity; and the gasoline/alcohol proportions may be varied at the user's convenience.

ZAP is also exhibiting an all-electric city-car called the XEBRA planned for production and distribution this year. (Though our John figured his old 1960 Austin Healy Bugeye Sprite, with 44 mpg would kick OBVIO's butt in the speed and looks department. The gloves are off.)



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