Lotus U-turns on electric-only plan, announces hybrid tech

Lotus is developing a series plug-in hybrid powertrain called the Hyper Hybrid EV Lotus cited evolving market demands for abandoning the previous electric-only stance Lotus delivered 7,600 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, up 136% versus the same period a year ago The Lotus Emira sports car won’t be the brand’s last car with a gas engine…