Supercars Fuel a New Hybrid Boom The auto industry's fascination with hybrids has been ongoing for some time, but recent trends have raised questions about manufacturers' motivations.
On one hand, pairing electric motors with high performance combustion engines in luxury and supercar brands can be seen as a pragmatic response to consumer demand for performance and efficiency.
On the other, it's hard not to view this development as a cynical attempt by manufacturers to cling to the status quo.