Concept cars are like unicorns -- they're so prevalent and vaporous, they're hardly worth remarking upon. Every so often, though, one pops out into the ether that's really worth a second look. Lotus' Evora 414E Hybrid concept certainly fits into that category.This plug-in car boasts (or
would boast, should it come into existence), 1.2 liter, three-cylinder engine, independent electric motors for the rear wheels, with a range of about 300 miles. The glass engine cover pictured above, however, is just one of the features we find ourselves double-taking here. The Evora 414E would also pack some 'vroom vroom' noises by way of its audio system to take care of the
ever-pressing danger of silent auto engines. The engine can operate on alcohol-based fuels or regular old gasoline, and the battery-only range is in the neighborhood of 35 miles. The Lotus Evora 414E hybrid will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.
posted March 2nd 2010 12:57AM
Looks like it's powered by a couple of HTPCs. LOL
Very nice. I'd love to see a full-bodied photo of this baby... Heh
@SomethingInMyFrontPocket
http://www.worldcarfans.com/108120215291/celebrities-line-up-for-new-lotus-evora
When it comes to worrying about benefits of quieter cities versus the safety of blind people, I'm reminded of what a wise Vulcan once said: The good of the many outweigh the good of the few.
WOOSH!
That's ok. I've got a hound dog who can ride in the passenger seat and bay at the moon.
i find the idea of a Lotus hybrid perplexing. would someone who is looking to buy a Lotus really consider a hybrid version? and a Lotus seems too far out of the price range of someone looking to buy a hybrid. i guess if the performance stats line up with the standard motors it is a moot point but i doubt they will.
Horsepower? Not a lotus without a quarter mile time >.
@corylulu
Is it a Lotus with 1.2 litre 3 cylinder engine!
@Jimbob
More like a Lotus with 400Nm torque (equivalent to a 400bhp engine). The internal combustion motor only provides range, the electic motors provide lots of power and torque when required.
I like how they have incorporated the singing slugs from Aardman animation into their design.
http://andrearf.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/slugs.jpg
To me, this is a perfect Hybrid!
This is what Tesla should have built. Tesla is basically an electric Lotus. This is a hybrid Lotus, and it will probably be cheaper than Tesla. Sounds great!
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Man, you know you're reading a gadget site when there's an article about a car and all they can talk about is the audio system instead of horsepower, torque, and power-to-weight ratios
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