The number of hybrid vehicles on the roads is rising fast. As modern drivers seek a balance between efficiency and performance, sales have surged, a spike underpinned by a remarkable wave of innovation rippling through the sector. With hybrid technology evolving rapidly, staying ahead of the curve has never been more crucial.
From February 25 to March 1, hybrid vehicle enthusiasts will be invited to attend Hybrid Horizons 2025, a free-to-join virtual event powered by Castrol HYSPEC. This global platform will bring together leading minds to explore the technologies and innovations driving the next chapter in hybrid mobility. Guests can curate their own experience, diving into exclusive content tailored to their professional interests and ambitions.
Hybrid Horizons 2025 will be split into four content zones—Insight, Motorsport, Tech and Innovation. Each will offer crucial perspectives on the past, present, and future of hybrid technologies—via panel discussions, expert-led debates, and exclusive content.
Motorsport at the cutting edge
The event kicks off with a live broadcast from Audi’s F1 Power Unit facility in Neuburg, Germany. Hosted by Amanda Davies, Sponsorship, Media and Comms Manager EMEA at Castrol, this session examines how motorsport serves as a testbed for hybrid technologies that can one day end up in regular road vehicles. Stefan Dreyer, Chief Technical Officer for Audi Formula Racing GmbH, and Rolf Michl, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH, will chat with virtual audience members in a live Q&A focused on the countdown to the 2026 season.
Attendees will be treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of Audi’s F1 Power Unit facility in Neuburg, Germany and will get a chance to relive Audi’s iconic Le Mans victories.
Pioneering performance for the future
In the Innovation Zone, Rebecca Yates, VP Advanced Lubricants Products at Castrol, will meet an original member of the team behind Toyota’s legendary Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Guests will learn how JLR, one of Castrol’s close partners, is applying its learnings from Jaguar TCS Racing’s activity in the all-electric series Formula E to the development of their future hybrid road vehicles.
There will also be an inside look at the design process behind Zenvo Automotive’s cutting-edge hybrid vehicle, one of the world’s most advanced hypercars.
Tackling industry debates and consumer insights
The Insight Zone will address pressing questions about hybrid technology’s future. Speakers will tackle provocative statements like, “Why the hype for hybrid cars will not last”, and explore the industry realities behind them.
This zone will also focus on the emerging voices in mobility, particularly how Gen-Z and women are shaping the future of hybrid adoption. Attendees will gain valuable insights into what matters to these key demographic groups, and how their preferences influence the hybrid narrative. Experts from Google, LinkedIn and Ogilvy Social.Lab will offer a guide to leveraging social media to apply these insights.
Delving into hybrid engineering excellence
Finally, in the Tech Zone, Chris Lockett, Senior Vice President, Electrification & Castrol Technology at bp, will examine the range of technologies powering hybrid models worldwide.
This zone will conclude with an unmissable discussion between Castrol technologists about HYSPEC, Castrol’s benchmark for hybrid engine oils. Formed from over two billion data points and two decades of real-world road trials and insights from motorsport and vehicle manufacturers, this standard addresses the three primary challenges faced by hybrids: contaminants, engine intermittency, and system inefficiencies. It demonstrates Castrol’s commitment to continuous innovation and leadership in the hybrid space.
Why you can’t miss Hybrid Horizons 2025
Hybrid Horizons 2025, powered by Castrol HYSPEC, will see participants tune in from across the world, curating their own personalized playlist of conference content. From OEMs to fleet managers, engineers, and mobility innovators, participants will find unmatched industry insights and thought leadership.
Whether you're exploring how to future-proof your business, enhance performance standards or drive innovation in mobility, Hybrid Horizons 2025 is the event that puts you in the driving seat of tomorrow.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next chapter in hybrid mobility. Register now for Hybrid Horizons 2025
