Demonstrators
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid
(2010) High performance technology demonstrator with a plug-in series hybrid drive system and new technologies for enhanced driver involvement.
PROTON Emas Drivetrain
(2010) Also unveiled at the 80th Geneva Motorshow is an advanced Hybrid Drivetrain for the Proton Concept
Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel
(2008) Runs on any mixture of gasoline, bio-ethanol and methanol.
HALOsonic Demonstrator
(2009) The ‘HALOsonic’ Hybrid technology demonstrator uses a standard Toyota Prius, one of the highest volume and most advanced hybrid vehicles to demonstrate the sound synthesis application
EVE Hybrid
(2007) Efficient, Viable, Environmental
Lotus Exige 265E Biofuel
(2006) Runs on environmentally friendly biofuel
Technologies
Low Volume Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA)
High performance, low investment, lightweight and adaptable
Omnivore Research Engine
Flex-fuel engine concept to maximise fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels or gasoline.
Range Extender Engine
Designed specifically for the new breed of highly efficient series hybrid vehicles.
HALOsonic
The HALOsonic suite of patented noise management solutions
Simulated Gearshift
Lotus patented, simulated paddle shift gear change offering ultra quick gear changes reminiscent of a dual clutch transmission, while actually single speed for use in Electric/Hybrid vehicles
Sustainable Alcohol Fuels
An alcohol-based fuel derived renewably from atmospheric CO2
Active Valvetrain Research System
A powerful tool for research into advanced combustion techniques
Single Cylinder Optical Research Engine
Rapid development tool for obtaining new knowledge associated with new engine technologies
Integrated Exhaust Manifold
Significantly reduce manufacturing costs, emissions and weight on most gasoline-engined passenger vehicles