It looks like even Ferrari cannot escape the pressure to “go green” that so many automakers are giving in to. Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, the president of the Italian supercar company, has announced their plans to create a hybrid supercar by 2015, in accordance to tightening European emission regulations.

The new hybrid supercar will use a Kinetic Energy Recovery system that is borrowed from Formula One development teams. KERBS sounds promising because if the energy is being created due to braking, why not harness it? Regenerative braking has actually been used in many other hybrid systems, such as the Integrated Motor Assist from Honda. However, Ferrari will not supplement this system with a battery unlike the other automakers.

Ferrari has also toyed with other green vehicle concepts such as the Biofuel Concept F430 which was unveiled at the 2008 North American Auto Show. Realistically, while enthusiasts may worry about green cars taking over, the end result of research and development (even into alternative fuel solutions) is always a more efficient product. Bring on the gas sipping supercars.