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It'll run on any blend of ethanol, up to 85 per cent, so you won't have to feel guilty about creating an earthquake in Bangladesh every time you start your car.(Scientists say that sucking oil from the Earth's crust increases earthquakes.)

 The S80 2.5 FT is the first vehicle in Thailand that can run on such a high blend of ethanol. Previously, the highest blend available in any mass-market car was E20.

What's so special about fuelling up with ethanol? Well, it comes from sugarcane and cassava, which are locally produced and, most importantly, renewable sources of energy.

 The biggest advantage of the S80 2.5FT is that it can use any kind of fuel, from regular 95 and 91 octane to E10 and E20, more commonly known as gasohol. A super-smart computer on board senses the blend of ethanol in the fuel and controls the air accordingly.

But it's not the computer that makes the S80 2.5FT a sexy  green babe: It also has specially designed fuel pipes, fuel tanks, injectors and pretty much any part of the vehicle that ethanol touches.

 So don't try to fill your car up with E85, because ethanol is corrosive, and it won't be long before your regular car has holes all over. For now, however, there are only three gas stations in Thailand that have E85.

Nothing in the S80 2.5FT will let you know that it's running on the green stuff, except for the badge on the rear. There are no special gauges, just the usual tachometer and speedometer, and Volvo's super- sleek floating console.

Want to make the world a greener place? Well, at Bt3.1 million, it's not that tough a choice for premium-brand customers as other premium makes are much more expensive. Will Toyota, Honda and Nissan follow suit?