Hybrid cars are becoming increasingly popular—in some regions even outpacing EV adoption. But there are questions over cost savings and longevity, and confusion over the different types of hybrids available. So, is it all just hype? Or is buying a hybrid a smart move?
Join us on 31st October for a WIRED Briefing with award winning motoring writer Paul Henderson, William Ullstein, UK CEO of YouGov and Rebecca Yates, Senior Technology Advisor at Castrol, as they separate fact from fiction when it comes to hybrid vehicles.
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- Date: Friday 31st October
- Time: 1pm GMT
- Location: Zoom
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Over 30 minutes, our panel of experts will tackle common misconceptions about hybrids head-on and provide answers to: What are the different types of hybrids, what are their benefits and trade-offs, and are consumers right to be skeptical? Plus, will hybrids continue to adapt, and stay relevant, in a fast-changing automotive world? What’s their future and role in the journey towards electrification?
Meet our experts:
Paul Henderson is an award-winning writer, editor and content creator with a specialism in motoring. Paul spent much of his career on British GQ, where his duties as Associate Editor included running the magazine’s motoring coverage.
William Ullstein was appointed as CEO, UK at YouGov in September 2024, having spent nine years leading high-performing teams across the business including account management, new business, innovation and ad tech. Prior to joining YouGov, he held senior research and commercial positions at several leading market research agencies and startups.
Rebecca Yates is Senior Technology Advisor for Castrol, providing technology leadership in global engine oil development, circularity, formulation optimization, and product deployment. She works with the Castrol leadership team and across the global Castrol Technology teams to shape the development and deployment of future global products.
