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		<title>Concept car Evora 414E Hybrid from Lotus heading to Geneva</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lotus-Evora-414E-Hybrid-Engine.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-112" title="Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Engine" src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lotus-Evora-414E-Hybrid-Engine-250x167.jpg" alt="Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Engine" width="250" height="167" align="right" /></a>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span id="more-110"></span>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.</p>
<p>The Evora concept seems to have the looks and the technology to make it a hit.</p>
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		<title>Lotus Omnivore Concept Engine to get unveiled in Geneva</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Omnivore Concept Engine from Lotus Engineering will take a bow at the Geneva Motor Show that just kicked off. The Omnivore engine is set to take in and utilize any type of fuel that will be fed to it. The engine from the renowned research division of Lotus is set to deliver the maximum [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Omnivore Concept Engine from Lotus Engineering will take a bow at the Geneva Motor Show that just kicked off. The Omnivore engine is set to take in and utilize any type of fuel that will be fed to it.</p>
<p>The engine from the renowned research division of Lotus is set to deliver the maximum work performance regardless of the kind of fuel. A lot of speculations and hypothesis are being raised because of the known variability of fuel characteristics.</p>
<p><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lotus-omnivore-engine.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-85" title="Lotus Omnivore Engine" src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/lotus-omnivore-engine.jpg" alt="Lotus Omnivore Engine" width="100%" /></a></p>
<p>Different fuels will have different octane ratings, burn rates, and combustion temperatures and these will make one wonder how an engine like Omnivore will remain efficient. The Omnivore concept engine is specifically engineered to optimally use different fuels and make use of the available electronic control technologies.</p>
<p><span id="more-84"></span>At its current stage, the engine is a single cylinder machine which allows Lotus experts to easily note effects and make revisions as needed. The concept machine also comes as a two stroke engine with direct fuel injection.</p>
<p>The engineering arm of Lotus foresees how Omnivore can influence the increase of efficiency and travel distance when <a href="http://greencarfuels.net/">green fuels</a> are utilized.</p>
<p>The monoblock design eliminates the need for a cylinder head gasket by integrating the design of the cylinder head with the engine block. This feature adds to the durability of the design and decreases the total weight of the engine.</p>
<p>The Omnivore also permits asymmetric timing of the exhaust flow. A puck on top of the combustion chamber makes variable compression possible.</p>
<p>Omnivore, if successful, will paved the way for the development of multi fuel engines that can help in decreasing the dependency on fossil fuels.</p>
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		<title>Lotus Electric Sports Vehicle Coming!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A London newspaper reveals on their pages the plans of Lotus to build an electric vehicle sports car which is scheduled to debut in the Geneva Motor Show in March. The British car manufacturer Lotus assisted in the development of the electric cars of Chrysler and Tesla and there are now assumptions that Lotus aims [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A London newspaper reveals on their pages the plans of Lotus to build an electric vehicle sports car which is scheduled to debut in the Geneva Motor Show in March.</p>
<p>The British car manufacturer Lotus assisted in the development of the electric cars of Chrysler and Tesla and there are now assumptions that Lotus aims for a chunk of the market by competing with these brands.</p>
<p>The Lotus electric sports car is yet to be named but company officials share that it will be similar to the <a href="http://alternativecarfuels.org/blog/fisker-karma-super-saloon-hybrid/">Fisker Karma</a> or the Chevrolet Volt. Its batteries will be recharged by an internal combustion engine when they start depleting. Such a design shows the DNA of the Lotus in other EV cars like the Dodge EV and the <a href="http://greencarfuels.net/2008/tesla-roadster-burns-no-oil-and-uses-no-gasoline/">Tesla Roadster</a>.</p>
<p>The designers also hint of a prototype of the Lotus electric sports car soon.</p>
<p><span id="more-81"></span>Upon production the Lotus EV speed monster is expected to be ahead of the pact or among green tech pillars Ruf, Fisker Automotive, and Tesla. Other manufacturers are also spending a lot of money and effort in coming up with good performing EVs like the Mitsubishi iMiEV and the <a href="http://minicarotomotiv.com/500-drivers-needed-to-lease-the-mini-e/">Mini E</a> but they are not primarily built for speed.</p>
<p>Lotus did not reveal details about the car or the engine but discloses that it will go for 300 to 400 miles and it will really live up to the expectations of being one of the best electric cars in the world.</p>
<p>A lot of people are wondering how the car will look like. Lotus is spending around $90 million in lower emission technology and has helped other car companies come up with their EVs. We are sure that Lotus can come up with something exciting— maybe they will just tweak a bit the DNA of the Evora.</p>
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		<title>The Lotus Exige GT3 Concept</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The brand-new Lotus has introduced an excellent sports car Exige GT3 concept to satisfy the riders by giving the real pleasure of driving. The latest Exige GT3 takes the riders to envisage the innovative dimension of sports ride. Lotus Exige GT3 is designed with a power-boosted and inter-cooled 1796 cc engine that features a first-rate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The brand-new Lotus has introduced an excellent sports car Exige GT3 concept to satisfy the riders by giving the real pleasure of driving. The latest Exige GT3 takes the riders to envisage the innovative dimension of sports ride. Lotus Exige GT3 is designed with a power-boosted and inter-cooled 1796 cc engine that features a first-rate power output of 271 bhp / 203 kw at 8000 rpm along with a torque rate of about 190 lb/ft at 7000 rpm.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/gt3.jpg" alt="Lotus Exige GT3 Concept" /></p>
<p>The improved and increased amount of first-rate power and torque rate features the Exige GT3 riders to have a smoother drive. Specifying the wheels and tyres, the Exige GT3 includes a fashioned 5 spoke lightweight alloy wheel. The latest Exige GT3 is designed with a 7J x 16 wheels in front and 10J x 17 wheels on the rear. This is specially designed to give an improved grip to the riders.</p>
<p>On the other hand, describing the brake system in Exige GT3, it includes 308 mm width 2-piece aluminum attached cross-drilled and an aerated front discs and 288 mm width cross-drilled and aerated rear discs. The Exige GT3 concept road car has all the unique facets and qualities featuring the riders to experience the fantastic race car performance. The riders can experience the aggressive performance on driving the Lotus Exige GT3 and also can have an exclusive fun drive.</p>
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		<title>A Lotus Concept Car for 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I mean &#8212; I realise building sports cars is about innovation, trying new things, and being different. Heck, Lotus has always been one to be different, a perfect example being the beautiful (and ugly to some) Lotus Elise &#8212; but this concept car will hopefully remain concept&#8230; I like the rims, I like the frontal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I mean &#8212; I realise building sports cars is about innovation, trying new things, and being different. Heck, Lotus has always been one to be different, a perfect example being the beautiful (and ugly to some) Lotus Elise &#8212; but this concept car will hopefully remain concept&#8230;</p>
<p>I like the rims,  I like the frontal view &#8212; I dislike all the other things about this &#8220;car&#8221;.</p>
<p>Come on guys &#8212; FOCUS! Get that new Esprit finished! <img src='http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-01.jpg" title="Lotus Concept Car"><img src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-01.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Lotus Concept Car" border="1" height="80" hspace="4" vspace="4" /></a><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-02.jpg" title="Lotus Concept Car"><img src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-02.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Lotus Concept Car" border="1" height="80" hspace="4" vspace="4" /></a><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-03.jpg" title="lotus-conceptcar-03.jpg"><img src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-03.thumbnail.jpg" alt="lotus-conceptcar-03.jpg" border="1" height="80" hspace="4" vspace="4" /></a><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-04.jpg" title="Lotus Concept Car"><img src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-04.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Lotus Concept Car" border="1" height="80" hspace="4" vspace="4" /></a><a href="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-05.jpg" title="Lotus Concept Car"><img src="http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/lotus-conceptcar-05.thumbnail.jpg" alt="Lotus Concept Car" border="1" height="80" hspace="4" vspace="4" /></a></p>
<p>The orange is nice too &#8212; forgot that! <img src='http://lotusphere2007.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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