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Engineering for an Uncertain Future

With no clear winner among powertrains, flexible multi- energy platforms are becoming the industry's biggest insurance policy.

21 Aug 2026 | 14025 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo

There was a time when committing billions of dollars to a dedicated electric vehicle platform sounded like the safest bet in the business. But as governments soften timelines, charging infrastructure struggles to keep pace and consumers continue buying everything from CNG hatchbacks to diesel SUVs, manufacturers are discovering that certainty ...

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