Porsche Club of America - Upper Canada Region

GENEVA – March 1, 2010 --- On the eve of the Geneva motor show, Porsche unveiled the latest of three hybrid models, an ultra high-performance, mid-engined sports car with ultra-efficient, low-emission drive technology. Combining Porsche’s Intelligent Performance philosophy, motorsport-inspired high-tech and an immediately arresting design, the 918 Spyder prototype joins the new Cayenne S Hybrid and the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car on the Porsche stand at Geneva, reinforcing the company’s position as a genuine pioneer in hybrid technology.

The 918 Spyder combines high-tech racing features and electro-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities: fuel consumption of just 3.0 L/100 km and C02 emissions of just 70 g/km, with the performance of a supercar. Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h takes just 3.2 seconds, top speed is more than 320 km/h and a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife takes less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds – faster even than Porsche’s last road-going supercar, the Carrera GT.

Using plug-in hybrid technology, ...

The avuncular Constable Smith is the media spokesperson for the Traffic Services division. He is a 23 year member of the force. He is an avid motorcylist, owning a Harley, has spent time at Mosport and Shannonville with the BMW club, and was an original member of the TPTS's Bicycle Units. When there's a major crash or injury, Smith will be there to inform the media. He has seen his share of death and destruction.

The new moving over for emergency vehicles law was discussed. I asked why this courtesy was not applied to others stopped, such as those changing tires.  He said that you should not be changing tires on the road, and that you should stay in your car and take a tow instead. He said there is a standard GTA towing fee, but knew only that it was in the $150 range. If you don't establish a price beforehand, Smith says you could be paying $700. Metro police will allow you to wait on the Highway for the CAA.

If you are stopped for speeding, ...