Research to develop an engine that maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels is continuing as Lotus announces its collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd. Lotus is undertaking a design study and the build of a single cylinder research engine to be completed in January 2009. The idea is that the vehicle modelling will validate the reduction in vehicle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the engine is expected to significantly increase fuel ... read more

External sound technology enhances pedestrian safety for quiet vehicles Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has developed technologies to synthesise external sound on electric and hybrid vehicles to counteract the growing concern these ‘quiet’ vehicles pose to pedestrians and cyclists. A simulation of a real engine sound is used on the ‘Safe & Sound’ Hybrid technology demonstrator vehicle, making it instantly recognisable that ... read more

Lotus unveils the Eco Elise technology demonstrator at the British Motor Show, capitalising on great strides forward in green technology. The Eco Elise green credentials do not revolve solely around tailpipe CO2  emissions. A holistic approach is taken including the use of sustainable materials; such hemp, eco wool and sisal used for the body panels and trim. Hi-tech water based paint solutions, showcase new affordable green technologies. The whole lifecycle of the car has been taken into ... read more

 When you picture a Lotus, what do you see? Perhaps the iconic Esprit of the 1970s or the modern head-turner that is the Lotus Elise? Well now when you think Lotus, you can think green. The automotive consultancy division of the company has won two contracts approved by the UK Government Technology Strategy Board. The two projects will be allocated a share of £23million, to be spread among 16 low carbon vehicle development programmes. With investments from other companies, including Lotus, ... read more

Lotus Engineering are planning to enter the green car market and have set up a research and development group with the purpose of working on hybrid and electric vehicles plus the continued work of reducing emissions of its conventional engines. Recent work assisting in the development of Tesla’s all-electric Roadster will be fully utilised and Lotus Engineering plan to become a leader in green transport engineering within the next five years. ... read more