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Lotus pivots back to combustion engines with hybrid supercar plans

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Lotus, now owned by Geely, is reversing its previous commitment to become a pure EV manufacturer. The company has unveiled its "Focus 2030" plan, which includes the continued development and use of internal combustion engines (ICE) and hybrid powertrains alongside electric options. This strategic shift aims to meet market demand, with a new hybrid V8 supercar, the Type 135, slated for a 2028 debut, and an updated, more powerful Emira model also planned. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; focuses on automotive powertrain strategy.

RANK_REASON Company strategy shift involving product line changes and revised sales targets. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Lotus pivots back to combustion engines with hybrid supercar plans

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Daniel Cooper) ·

    Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars

    It's part of yet another ambitious pivot for the UK car maker.

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