The Lotus Eco Elise project advertises a various point of view on "environment-friendly", one which does not revolve solely around tailpipe CARBON DIOXIDE. This holistic technique joins keeping with the progressive Lotus society, steering Lotus to become the globe's eco-friendly vehicle working as a consultant.
2009 Lotus Eco Elise
2009 Lotus Eco Elise
2009 Lotus Eco Elise
Lasting materials, hemp, eco wool and sisal have actually been established for physique panels and trim and, incorporated with hi-tech water based paint solutions, showcase new economical green technologies. The environment-friendly credentials of the innovation on program in the Lotus Eco Elise have actually been analyzed throughout the lifecycle of the automobile.
An eco-friendly gear change display has actually been integrated into the dashboard to market greener driving along with a weight decrease method, illustrating the holistic method taken. The power exhausted to make the auto has actually been reviewed, functioning to the 3R's-- Reduce, Re-use and Reuse.
Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer of Team Lotus plc commented "This Eco Elise is a fantastic example of the advanced and budget-friendly green innovations Lotus is developing. We are at the reducing side of ecological modern technology and are established to press onward with our environment-friendly agenda. The Lotus brand name worths of light-weight, fuel effective, and high efficiency are more relevant today compared to they ever have actually been. We are eager to make certain that Lotus as a company and its products supply an honest, green choice that attract our clients".
In keeping with the "efficiency through light weight" viewpoint, the Lotus Eco Elise analyzes 32 kilograms (70.5 lbs) less compared to the standard Lotus Elise S, meanings that the effective Elise S engine in the Lotus Eco Elise will certainly offer greater fuel economic situation figures and also better performance.
Remarkable improvements to the culture and functions at Lotus has actually compensated the business with staggering reductions in power (Electrical power 14 %, Gas 30 %) and water (11 %) consumed throughout the Hethel head office in 2007, compared with 2006. These advances have accompanied improvements in reusing, with 57 % of waste item now being recycled.
The brand-new green materials sourced for this auto have actually been thoroughly studied to guarantee that each innovation used reduces the environmental impact of the car. The life of the components has actually been assessed; throughout the manufacturing stage, in-use and at the end of the car's life. The modern technology made use of objectives to provide reduced emissions of each of the solvents and CARBON DIOXIDE in the lifecycle of the auto, with decreases in power consumed throughout manufacture.
The Lotus Eco Elise will certainly be presented in the Greener Driving Pavilion at the 2008 British International Electric motor Show from 23rd July till 3rd August. The project displays budget friendly green innovation that is intended to be viable and production realistic in the around term future.