Horse Powertrain Hybrid Concept Claims Up To 40% Better Mileage

Horse Powertrain has put forward a hybrid concept engine that the company says can deliver up to 40% better fuel mileage than conventional powertrains, a claim that lands squarely in the middle of Europe’s intensifying debate over the future of internal combustion technology. The concept pairs advanced combustion engineering with electric assist, and its backers, including fuel supplier Repsol, argue it proves that hybrid systems deserve a seat at the regulatory table (alongside battery-electric vehicles). With the European Union’s 2035 zero-emission target for new cars now law, and a formal policy review approaching, the timing of the announcement is anything but accidental.

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