Remembering Lotus's Ambitious 2010 Paris Motor Show: Six EV and Hybrid Concepts That Never Were

In 2010, British automaker Lotus surprised the automotive world by unveiling six ambitious concept cars at the Paris Motor Show, including several hybrid and a plug-in hybrid model. The radical lineup signaled a bold, upscale shift for the brand, with plans for models like the Elite V8 hybrid and the Ethos PHEV city car. However, despite the hype, none of these forward-looking vehicles ever reached production.