Lotus Eco Elise (2009)

Automotive world more colorful with the many environmentally friendly car products. Some use hybrid engines, hydrogen fuel, or install sensor fuel efficiency. Everything leads to fuel savings in order to keep the earth green.

Lotus, as one of the major producers from the UK, helped launch a new product. British Motor Show on July 23 next, the Lotus Eco Elise rely on environmentally friendly technologies.
Lotus Eco Elise (2009)Lotus Eco Elise (2009)

There are several aspects of the Lotus Eco Elise advantage when compared with other hybrid products. The most important is the material making up the car. The entire body is made from hemp or flax used for making ropes. It shows the power of these materials.

Jute is a natural plant that absorb CO2 for photosynthesis process. To form a composite format, it takes a mixture of polyester resin. Hopefully, the material can be fully recycled will be available in the near future.

For upholstery layer, used wool from sheep selected. Processing is made in such a way that gives a better effect, different from clothing made from wool. Other constituent materials are sisal. This kind of strong fiber used as a rug in the Lotus Eco Elise. Material is tough and resistant to abrasion.

Environmentally friendly side is also shown by the use of water-based paint. In collaboration with Du Pont, Lotus made entirely based paint water. Starting base layer, the main color, until the final layer.

With the use of these materials, Eco Elise will be a lightweight vehicle. Of paint used, the obtained low energy consumption. On the technology side of the steering, Lotus indicator lights can be lit during tooth removal.