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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. In 2025, the global automotive industry stands at a historical crossroads. While NEV penetration has surpassed 50% in some markets, several European and American automakers are adjusting timelines for electrification and exploring renewed development of internal combustion engine technologies. Meanwhile, a quiet revolution is unfolding within China's NEV market. Automakers previously committed solely to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have started to shift their strategic focus, increasingly adopting range-extender and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technologies. No longer considered transitional solutions, these technologies have emerged as mainstream market choices. This phenomenon has sparked extensive discussions within and outside the industry, providing fresh perspectives to reevaluate pathways toward the future development of new energy vehicles. **China Introduces Advanced Hybrid Technology with Potential to Influence the Global Automotive Industry** Competition in China’s hybrid vehicle market has intensified significantly, and LYNK & Co stands out prominently during this transition. The brand plans to introduce its flagship model, the LYNK & Co 10 EM-P, in September, along with its latest EM-P® Intelligent Electric Hybrid System technology.  Remarkably, the dedicated hybrid engine in this vehicle has achieved a thermal efficiency exceeding 47.26%, setting a new record among engines of comparable displacement. Furthermore, this engine has moved beyond laboratory testing into mass production, effectively dispelling the notion that Chinese automakers are unable to produce top-tier engines. In the PHEV segment, LYNK & Co uses a three-speed DHT configuration paired with its specialized hybrid “Gold Brick” battery pack. The model range features a P4 asynchronous electric motor designed for rapid engagement, offering an extended pure electric driving range and significantly reduced battery charging time. Additionally, this technology achieves two-wheel-drive energy consumption with a four-wheel-drive driving experience, making it suitable for various scenarios such as city commuting, long-distance travel, and cold climates, and bringing new-energy sedans into the era of accessible four-wheel-drive performance.  LYNK & Co’s latest hybrid technology introduces solutions aimed at addressing three key challenges in traditional gasoline and hybrid vehicles—range, refueling, and performance. These developments represent a step toward more efficient and versatile mobility solutions, reflecting ongoing progress in automotive technology. **Chinese Technical Innovation Is the Redefining Rules** The rules of the game that the West has led for nearly a century in the era of internal combustion engines may be evolving as the global shift to electrification continues—despite efforts to delay it. Hybrid technology is poised to unlock the full potential of the global new energy vehicle (NEV) market. The success of LYNK & Co’s electrified hybrid lineup is reflected not only in its sales and market share, but more importantly in its ability to address the range anxiety and charging challenges faced by pure electric vehicles. It offers the global automotive industry a more pragmatic and widely applicable “China solution” for the transition to electrification. In many Western countries—particularly in Europe and the United States—the charging infrastructure remains incomplete, posing a significant challenge for fully electric vehicles. Hybrid vehicles, which do not rely on charging stations, offer a more energy-efficient alternative while easing pressure during peak charging times and expanding the potential customer base. With minimal range anxiety and manageable operating costs, hybrid models are especially well-suited for non-core urban areas, high-speed driving in Europe, and long-distance commuting in North America. This versatile performance across diverse use cases reflects both the deep market insight and growing technological confidence of Chinese automotive brands in addressing global mobility demands. **The Rise of Chinese Automakers Signals a New Chapter for the Global Automotive Industry** China’s leap forward in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector is not merely a case of catching up—it represents a paradigm shift at the heart of a new industrial revolution. As Chinese automakers redefine vehicles through software and restructure the automotive ecosystem through supply chain innovation, the long-standing technological barriers of the internal combustion engine era are rapidly being dismantled. This rise is not simply about replacing one technology with another; it marks a transformative shift in China’s manufacturing sector—from factor-driven growth to innovation-driven development. Remarkably, this Chinese model of industrial transformation has achieved in just three decades what took others a century to build, ushering in a historic change in the global automotive landscape. Today, the company has not only developed in-house expertise in fuel, hybrid, electric, and even methanol powertrain technologies, but has also made strategic advances in areas such as vehicle architectures, satellites, semiconductors, AI large models, and flying cars. Geely is now among the very few automakers worldwide with a fully integrated mobility industry chain and holds a leading position in automotive innovation globally. Over the past three decades, sustained investment, technological exploration, and strategic foresight have driven this historic transformation. Geely’s bold steps and clear direction demonstrate how long-term commitment to innovation can reshape a company’s standing in the global automotive arena, offering valuable insights for the industry’s development in the era of new energy vehicles. **Conclusion: China Enters a New Phase in Hybrid Mobility Development** for the rapid growth of China’s automotive industry. Led by companies like Geely, Chinese automakers have seized this momentum—driven by both regulatory incentives and rising market demand—to make sustained, long-term investments in hybrid technology. This has resulted in the development of a comprehensive and self-sufficient ecosystem encompassing engines, transmissions, and electric drivetrain systems. In the earlier stages of the global hybrid market, leadership was concentrated among a few established players, while Chinese automakers were still in the process of developing their presence and capabilities. Over time, consistent technological advancement and growing expertise have enabled China’s automotive industry to emerge as an increasingly influential force in the sector. However, the emergence of LYNK & Co’s next-generation hybrid technology marks a notable shift in industry perception. It reflects the growing capability and influence of China’s automotive sector in hybrid innovation.With the launch of LYNK & Co’s flagship hybrid model, the 10 EM-P, the global hybrid market has officially entered its “China moment.” ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/branded-content/bcc/lynk--co-launches-flagship-hybrid-electric-vehicle-marking-the-china-moment-for/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/branded-content/bcc/lynk--co-launches-flagship-hybrid-electric-vehicle-marking-the-china-moment-for/"},"headline":"LYNK & CO Launches Flagship Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Marking the \"China Moment\" for Global Hybrid Technology","datePublished":"2026-06-18T14:27:51.820Z","dateModified":"2026-05-25T07:35:21.784Z","description":"","url":"https://time.com/branded-content/bcc/lynk--co-launches-flagship-hybrid-electric-vehicle-marking-the-china-moment-for/","keywords":[],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[],"articleSection":"Branded Contributor Content","image":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/branded-content/bcc/lynk--co-launches-flagship-hybrid-electric-vehicle-marking-the-china-moment-for/","name":"LYNK & CO Launches Flagship Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Marking the \"China Moment\" for Global Hybrid Technology"}}]}] ```