Power vs efficiency: at NAIAS, powertrains are poles apart

OEMs have typically been wary when deciphering the future of powertrains. Many companies have voiced their intentions to take a holistic approach, investing in a wide variety of different designs and architectures.

When considering new model launches at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), it is clear that this remains prominent. Numerous launches illustrate a demand for power rather than efficiency, but these are counterbalanced by hybrid variants of the same models. Automotive World examines some of the most notable new powertrains on show at Detroit. Rather than focusing on one particular trend, it is clear that OEMs are trying to cover a variety of bases.