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Lotus Esprit Returns As 1,000-HP Hybrid V8, V6 Planned
Lotus is bringing the Esprit back, confirming to investors that the Type 135 will arrive in 2028 as a mid-engine hybrid V8 supercar with a V6 variant planned alongside it.

Will F1 Scrap Hybrid Engines?
Formula 1 has had hybrid engines since 2014, with hybrids to remain in a new configuration from 2026, but will F1 ever scrap its hybrid engines and go back to purely internal combustion engines? We ...

MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Can Do Over 1000 Km In One Tank: Plug-in Hybrid Technology Explained
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV was launched recently with a starting price of Rs 25.69 lakh. Comes packed with a large battery and a petrol engine giving great efficie ...

LiquidPiston to Exhibit at 2026 Turbine Engine Technology Symposium (TETS)
Co-founder Nick Shkolnik and VP of Engineering Vincenzo Perrone will be available at Booth #410 to discuss LiquidPiston’s defense-focused hybrid power platforms.LiquidPiston will highlight its compact ...

JSW MG unveils plug-in hybrid EV with 1,100 km range
The PHEV combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a dedicated hybrid transmission and a 20.5-kWh battery, offering more than 115 km of pure-electric range. Its 148-kW electric motor enables acceleration ...

MG ADAPT: Technology behind MG's upcoming hybrid and EVs
India's automotive market is evolving rapidly, and manufacturers are exploring multiple pathways to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and cut dependence on fossil fuels. At an event showcasing its ...

Affordable Volkswagen ID. Era 5S Plug-in Hybrid Sedan Goes On Sale in China
Volkswagen’s ID. Era 5S is a $13,400 China-only plug-in hybrid sedan with 160 km of electric range, V2L and advanced driver assistance.

5 Drawbacks Of Hybrid Cars You Should Consider Before Buying One
Hybrid vehicles are heavier, more complex, and more expensive to buy and maintain than traditional gas-powered cars. They're also less suited for towing loads.

Full hybrid, mild or plug-in PHEV? The four types of hybrid electric cars explained
Now all hybrids are built equal. Here’s what to know about all four versions ...

How GE Aerospace’s Bengaluru centre is engineering future flight
Features: At a GE Aerospace briefing attended by Dataquest, engineers outlined how AI, maintenance analytics and durability testing are reshaping aircraft-engine operations.

After gaining EV dominance, Chinese carmakers shift goal to take on full-hybrid behemoths
Chinese EV leaders are pushing into full-hybrid tech to challenge industry titans on mainland and abroad Chinese carmakers, already at the vanguard of electric vehicle (EV) technology and production, ...

Is the cheapest new hybrid SUV for 2026 worth the money?
The cheapest hybrid SUV for 2026 is the Kia Niro. The Niro was originally a gas model, but it's only offered as a hybrid or electric subcompact SUV in 2026. The Niro hybrid starts at $27,390 for the ...

How GE Aerospace’s Bengaluru team helped power hybrid electric flight and other GE Aeropsace innovations?
GE Aerospace's Bengaluru team played a crucial role in the maiden hybrid electric flight in July 2026, a joint effort with NASA, focusing on next-generation propulsion technologies ...