atlaw4u
07-11-2008, 09:00 AM
The Eco Elise software has been developed to assist drivers in maximizing the fuel efficiency of the engine and will include solar panels and eco friendly materials. (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/07/lotus-to-introd.html#more)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/508/Eco_Elise.jpgGreen Car Congress - July 9, 2008
Lotus will unveil its “Eco Elise” technology demonstrator at the upcoming British International Motor Show, 23 July - 3 Aug in London. Unlike some of Lotus’ other initiatives, this demonstrator focuses less on tailpipe CO2 and more on materials, manufacturing and design.
Renewable materials. Sustainable hemp technical fabrics have been used as the primary constituent in the composite body panels and spoiler. The hemp fibers have also been used in the manufacture of the lightweight Lotus designed seats. An additional benefit of using hemp is that it is a natural resource that requires relatively low energy to manufacture. The hemp material is used with a polyester resin to form a hybrid composite. Lotus hopes that a fully recyclable composite resin will be viable in the short-term future.
The Eco Elise seats are upholstered in a durable yet biodegradable woollen fabric that has been given the EU Flower certificate—a recognized environmental quality mark independently verified and endorsed by the European Commission. This new material is ethically produced and does not use any dyes or harmful processing. The color is created from the selection of sheep breeds used to produce the wool for the yarn, which increases the natural feel of the wool and reduces the processing of the cloth… http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/07/lotus-to-introd.html#more
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/508/Eco_Elise.jpgGreen Car Congress - July 9, 2008
Lotus will unveil its “Eco Elise” technology demonstrator at the upcoming British International Motor Show, 23 July - 3 Aug in London. Unlike some of Lotus’ other initiatives, this demonstrator focuses less on tailpipe CO2 and more on materials, manufacturing and design.
Renewable materials. Sustainable hemp technical fabrics have been used as the primary constituent in the composite body panels and spoiler. The hemp fibers have also been used in the manufacture of the lightweight Lotus designed seats. An additional benefit of using hemp is that it is a natural resource that requires relatively low energy to manufacture. The hemp material is used with a polyester resin to form a hybrid composite. Lotus hopes that a fully recyclable composite resin will be viable in the short-term future.
The Eco Elise seats are upholstered in a durable yet biodegradable woollen fabric that has been given the EU Flower certificate—a recognized environmental quality mark independently verified and endorsed by the European Commission. This new material is ethically produced and does not use any dyes or harmful processing. The color is created from the selection of sheep breeds used to produce the wool for the yarn, which increases the natural feel of the wool and reduces the processing of the cloth… http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/07/lotus-to-introd.html#more