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Lotus Shows Carmakers How To Shed The Pounds, CARB Agrees

There's a phrase oft-quoted in the automotive world when the topic of lighter cars is discussed. The phrase, "add lightness", originated from Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Cars and builder of some of the best sports cars and racing vehicles ever made. And the influence has remained--Lotus still...

May 22, 2012 by Antony Ingram 5

Infiniti Emerg-E Concept: Based On Lotus Evora Hybrid

April 27, 2012 1

2013 Lotus Esprit Gets Hybrid Drivetrain, But Only For Base Model

December 13, 2011

Electric-Car Range Extender Engines: OK Now, Can Do Better

April 6, 2011 4

Little Lotus Range-Extending Engine For Electric Cars Proves Popular

Most car buyers haven't even heard the term "range extender" yet. But over time, expect it to become more familiar, as electric cars like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt introduce... March 23, 2011 by John Voelcker 4

Lotus Minicar Confirmed For 2013 Launch

With the handful of new production intent concept cars Lotus showed off at the recent 2010 Paris Auto Show, it’s evident the automaker, typically focused with... December 21, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1

Your Next Lotus May Be A Hybrid

Okay, so you first have to be able to afford a Lotus, which I can tell you is not in my financial plans for the future. However, if you are lucky enough to put a brand new... September 25, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

2015 Lotus Elite Coupe To Offer Flywheel Hybrid Option For V8

Add Lotus to the list of luxury and sports car makers offering hybrid models to raise fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. It won't be on the market until the... September 20, 2010 by John Voelcker 3

Jaguar Tests Flywheel Hybrid System Just Like Racing Porsche

Since Ford sold Jaguar Land Rover to Indian carmaker Tata in TK, the luxury maker has stepped out a bit. Their green efforts have taken down several interesting technology... September 17, 2010 by John Voelcker 3

Two New Lotus Hybrid Concepts Pegged For 2010 Paris Auto Show

Lotus is proving to be a major player in the hybrid and electric vehicle segments, having been the provider of the rolling chassis for the Tesla Roadster and also the... August 30, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Lotus Brings Hybrid Technology To Geneva Next Week

Next week Lotus will roll out a new demonstrator concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show that will showcase hybrid technology in a sports car application. The demonstrator... February 28, 2010 by Jonathan McGrew

2010 Lotus Evora: The New Porsche 911 Challenger in Super Car Style

I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of small sports cars and even more a fan of Porsches in particular. However, in recent years I have found myself drawn to the... May 5, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew 2

Ex-McLaren Designer Working on P1-E Electric Sports Car

Former McLaren designer, Jim Dowle (now of his own company JJAD) is creating an electric sports car and the specs sound promising. Instead of the previously announced... January 24, 2009 by Robert Scardino 2

Lotus Planning to Demonstrate an E-REV

Yesterday Michael Kimberly, CEO at Lotus, was quoted in the Financial Times saying that we ought not be surprised to see an electric Lotus in the near future. Using... January 2, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep

Dodge EV Spy Photos

Will the 2010 Dodge EV look like a Dodge? It appears so. The concept car unveiled at the L.A. Auto show left onlookers feeling that the front of the car was... December 8, 2008 by Joe Brezny 2

Video: "Dodge EV" vs. Challenger SRT8

Dodge EV Chrysler ENVI president, Lou Rhodes, believes a good product can save Chrysler. By the looks of these drag races (middle of the page) in Pasadena... November 16, 2008 by Robert Scardino