Automotive startup Horse Powertrain announced the start of production of the HR18 HEV fully integrated hybrid powertrain.

Horse Powertrain is ready to lend a hand, putting its expertise in both electric motor and ICE technology into an all-in-one fuel-electric drive it calls the Future Hybrid Concept.

Horse Powertrain’s drop-in hybrid system is expected to be fitted to series production vehicles starting in 2028. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

The eMotor can deliver all-electric direct drive at speeds up to 81 mph (130 km/h), says Horse, while in hybrid mode, it works with the ICE to maximize output at the wheels and quicken acceleration.

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Horse Powertrain has a drop-in solution for manufacturers who want to turn EVs into hybrids. The all-in-one power unit includes a gas engine, an electric motor and a transmission.