He developed the world’s first hybrid car, advanced electric car, and all-wheel drive car a century ago, and now Porsche brings a recreation of his Semper Vivus to New York.
The name Porsche has been associated with pioneering automotive engineering innovations since the beginning of the last century. In 1900 Prof. Ferdinand Porsche unveiled his Lohner Porsche, an electric car with wheel-hub motors driving the front wheels. Soon after, this car featured all-wheel drive and four-wheel brakes, another world first. A highlight of his early years as an automotive designer was the Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus that went down in history 111 years ago as the first functional hybrid car.
Photo Gallery: Prof. Ferdinand Porsche Created the First Hybrid Car - Semper Vivus - European Car Magazine
Photo Gallery: Prof. Ferdinand Porsche Created the First Hybrid Car - Semper Vivus - European Car Magazine
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