malcolm

...have established a Hybrid and EV R&D group.

Lotus Engineering establishes group dedicated to hybrid and electric vehicles - AutoblogGreen

Interesting that it's a Hybrid and EV group, not simply Hybrid alone.

Reading between the lines it seems that Lotus anticipate more companies will look seriously at the REEV / E-REV option and will need engineering support to get there.

Manntis

REEV is a marketing term invention. It's a series hybrid.

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