<h1>Automaker unveils next-gen hybrid powertrain with 48% thermal efficiency, expanded intelligent driving and five-star safety in 51 models</h1> An international automaker hosted a technology showcase unveiling a new-generation hybrid powertrain with reported 48% thermal efficiency, expanded intelligent driving adaptations, and crash-test results said to exceed global benchmarks; the company claims 51 models have earned five-star safety ratings. The event introduced a Global Co-Creation & Joint Innovation Initiative to align partners on future technology standards and market-specific R&D, featured immersive AI-led presentations by the automaker's technical experts, and emphasized user-centered global expansion through collaborative ecosystems and supplier partnerships.