Lotus Is Going Electric
An Elise it isn’t, but Lotus is going into the hybrid and electric car market with the opening of a research and design facility.
The latest concept car uses a Vauxhall Astra body, housing a three-cylinder 1.5-litre engine integrated with a hybrid drive, and a 12kw electric motor. The car utilizes the three-cylinder combustion engine in parallel to the electric motor, allowing for extra performance and fewer emissions.
Electric-powered fuel and water pumps help cut fuel [...]
