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Concept car Evora 414E Hybrid from Lotus heading to Geneva
By admin | March 2, 2010
Aside from producing performance cars, Lotus is also pouring a ton of funds and talents to develop their hybrid technology. The carmaker has is joining the lust for green cars in Geneva as it will showcase the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid.
The Evora 414E hybrid will rely on the power of lithium polymer battery packs powering the electric motors linked to each rear wheel. Each of the electric motor has an output of 207 horsepower so multiply the figure by two and you will see that the name of the hybrid vehicle is derived from that.
The batteries of the hybrid Lotus can last for about 35 miles before the 1.2L gasoline engine will be activated to recharge the batteries. The total range of the car is about 300 miles.
Each motor provides the car with a torque of 295 feet pounds and that explains how the Evora 414E hybrid can blast from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds. Each electric motor utilizes a reduction transmission with single speed but the vehicle assures maximum traction with a torque vectoring system. The car also has a sports mode which simulates paddle shifting to give that car a real good fast ride.
The Evora Hybrid will also showcase the HALOsonic Sound Synthesis which warns pedestrians that the car is approaching. This basically gives the car a sound of a V6, V12 or a rather futuristic propulsion sound depending on the preference of the driver.
The Evora concept seems to have the looks and the technology to make it a hit.
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