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Lotus Range Extender Engine Under Serious Consideration by Three Automakers

Lotus Range Extender Engine Under Serious Consideration by Three Automakers
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While Lotus is best-known for its light weight sports cars, the automaker’s engineering division is earning a reputation for green technology. One of the most recent projects to come out of Lotus Engineer is a range extender engine that works similar to the one found in the Chevy Volt. The 1.2-liter 3-cylinder powerplant makes 47-hp… Continue Reading...

Frankfurt Preview: Jaguar Unveils Hybrid XJ, the Limo-Green Concept

Frankfurt Preview: Jaguar Unveils Hybrid XJ, the Limo-Green Concept
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In front of a select audience, Jaguar took the wraps off its Limo-Green Concept, a hybrid version of the company’s newly-released 2010 XJ flagship. The car will appear at the Frankfurt Auto Show starting tomorrow (September 15th). Powered by a 145kw (195hp) and 295 ft-lb electric motor and a 1.2-liter gasoline engine (developed by Lotus),… Continue Reading...

Report: Lotus Range Extender Engine an Off-The-Shelf Hybrid Powerplant

Report: Lotus Range Extender Engine an Off-The-Shelf Hybrid Powerplant
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Lotus’s engineering department is constantly working on new projects that will make cars not only faster, but also more efficient. The company’s latest project is the Lotus Range Extender Engine, a hybrid drivetrain that serves as an off-the-shelf solution for existing automakers looking for a hybrid engine for a mini-car. By designing this new engine… Continue Reading...