Fiat Bugster showcased in Brazil; plug-in hybrid off-road vehicle uses E100, ethanol blends, G100 or CNG

In Brazil, Fiat showcased its plug-in hybrid off-road Bugster that can run on any combination of gasoline, E100, an ethanol blend or natural gas. The off-road vehicle also contains 93 lithium-ion batteries that are rechargeable overnight.

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