Yes, it is true. Ferrari is indeed intending to release a hybrid Ferrari in 2015. Ferrari has stated it intends to reduce its carbon emissions by 40% by the year 2012, however, many are speculating on whether or not this goal is realistic for a mere two years from now. The said planned Ferrari features a variety of “greener” options. The rear tires would be powered by an engine, while the front two would be powered by an electric motor or a pair of in-wheel motors. The planned “Green Ferrari” also features regenerative braking, which essentially recovers wasted energy by recycling lost power when a driver applies the brakes. Ferrari also recently adopted the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), a new technology that complies with prestigious low carbon racing circuits.

However, while the hybrid Ferrari is a great step in the right direction for performance racing, it is by no means entirely eco-friendly as the baseline for the Ferrari is an astounding 3.8 miles to the gallon.