proActive ISSUE 51 - SPRING 2014 Jaguar C-X75 A demonstration of the future... Automotive news, articles and interviews from Lotus Engineering and just-auto.com Your future starts here! Need a challeNge? We have Your Next opportuNitY… Lotus engineering: “engineering technology solutions for tomorrow. today” Lotus cars: “tomorrows luxury sports car. today” a number of unique opportunities are available for high performing individuals to join our famous brand. Work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the world and take the driving seat in your career. Be part of our journey! Do you have what it takes to join our winning team? For DetaiLs on the next step in Your career, visit our ‘current opportunities’ Lotuscars.com Official fuel consumption for the Lotus range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 19.5-34.0 (14.5-8.3), Extra Urban 37.2-56.0 (7.6-5.0), Combined 28.0-45.0 (10.1-6.3). CO2 emissions: 236-149 g/km. EDITORIAL 3 MARTIN ELBS We celebrate ten years of proactive magazine and look forward to the next ten years Ten years ago, in April 2004, Our engineers are continually We will discuss more of these the first issue of proActive finding new ways to enable innovative and exciting projects over was published with articles the implementation of active the coming issues as progress is focusing on niche vehicles of the technologies invented by Lotus made and results achieved. future, platform sharing and the more than 20 years ago into today’s These are truly exciting times in development of hydrogen rotary modern vehicles, developing safe but an exciting industry! engines, and here at Hethel the exciting driving experiences, allowing We at Lotus Engineering are 20,000th Lotus Elise drove off the differentiation in increasingly excited to be part of this, and production line, making it the most competitive markets. motivated by the opportunity to popular Lotus ever. These key areas of expertise will contribute to developing vehicles Also that year Lotus Cars allow us to deliver exciting vehicles that make driving safe, affordable successfully launched the new Lotus and sustainable transport solutions and exciting while continuously Exige S2 on to the world stage that are well aligned with the needs improving the use of resources and at the end of January, Lotus of the global automotive industry. and the environmental impact of launched a new 189 bhp Elise 111R, The speed and dynamics of transportation. that was later awarded Best Sports technology development in the With so many exciting topics Car 2004 by BBC Top Gear. automotive industry are increasing to be discussed in future proactive Fast forwarding to today, our rapidly, just like the variation of magazines, I hope you have all engineers are working on projects models developed by global enjoyed reading proActive magazine, with clients in the UK, Malaysia, OEMs, the choice of propulsion and continue to do so over the next France, Turkey, Russia, USA, Canada, systems and energy sources, the 10 years. India, China, Japan, South Korea, and interaction of safety systems and As always, we encourage you Germany. The core technologies the functionality of entertainment to give us feedback, through our Lotus is known for are in higher and communication systems in the website, in personal meetings with demand than ever. vehicle. our experts or during the various We are continuing with further Our newly formed Group conferences and trade shows we developments of our core Innovations Department will be plan to attend this year. technologies, combining safety and scrutinising the challenges faced in Please enjoy our latest issue! performance with manufacturing the automotive industry and looking expertise. The powertrain team to identify and develop the next is looking at ways to deliver generation of new and exciting exhilarating performance from the technologies that will form the smallest possible powertrains using future of both Lotus Cars and Lotus the least amount of energy. Engineering. Martin E lbs Martin Elbs Global Head of Commercial Operations SPRING 2014 proActive magazine REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE THE LOTUS ExigE S FROm £53,850 OTR 7 6 81 9 1 1 F1 Constructors F1 Drivers F1 Grand Class Wins Indianapolis World Rally World World Prix Wins at Le Mans 500 Win Championship Championships Championships www.lotuscars.com twitter.com/grouplotusplc youtube.com/grouplotus facebook.com/lotuscars Official fuel consumption for the Lotus Exige S in mpg (l/100km): Urban 19.5 (14.5), Extra Urban 37.2 (7.6), Combined 28.0 (10.1). CO2 Verification of performance results should not be attempted on public roads. Lotus recommends that all local speed and safety laws must emissions: 236 g/km. mPg figures are obtained from laboratory testing and may not reflect real driving results. Published mPg figures and be obeyed and safety belts worn at all times. On the road price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first performance results are intended for comparisons between vehicles only. registration fee. REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE THE LOTUS ExigE S FROm £53,850 OTR 7 6 81 9 1 1 F1 Constructors F1 Drivers F1 Grand Class Wins Indianapolis World Rally World World Prix Wins at Le Mans 500 Win Championship Championships Championships www.lotuscars.com twitter.com/grouplotusplc youtube.com/grouplotus facebook.com/lotuscars Official fuel consumption for the Lotus Exige S in mpg (l/100km): Urban 19.5 (14.5), Extra Urban 37.2 (7.6), Combined 28.0 (10.1). CO2 Verification of performance results should not be attempted on public roads. Lotus recommends that all local speed and safety laws must emissions: 236 g/km. mPg figures are obtained from laboratory testing and may not reflect real driving results. Published mPg figures and be obeyed and safety belts worn at all times. On the road price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first performance results are intended for comparisons between vehicles only. registration fee. 6 8 12 LOTUS NewS INDUSTRY NewS 22 JA GUAR X-C75 - A DEMONSTRATION OF THE FUTURE 18 34 10 YEARS OF PROACTIVE TNHIRD I DUSTRIAL REVOLUTION? CTON ENTS LOTUS ENGINEERING CONTENTS 7 ISSUE 51 Fuel Consump<on Targets 14 12 46 38 10 8 6 Litres per 100 km 4 Vehicle Type 1 Vehicle Type 2 2 0 ≤ 750 2510 + 750 -­‐ 865 865 -­‐ 980 980 -­‐ 1090 1090 -­‐ 1205 1205 -­‐ 1320 1320 -­‐ 1430 1430 -­‐ 1540 1540 -­‐ 1660 1660 -­‐ 1770 1770 -­‐ 1880 1880 -­‐ 2000 2000 -­‐ 2110 2110 -­‐ 2280 2280 -­‐ 2510 Complete Vehicle Curb Mass (CM) in kg EMISSIONS LAWS 54 Q&A RUSSELL CURTIS Q&A DAVID LINDLEY 56 50 TITANIum ReaR SubfRAME LOV TUS A T SYSTEM EDITOR Gary Haddon UNITed KINGdoM USA CHINA Potash Lane 1254 N. 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During the early part of 2013 Beta Marine approached Lotus Engineering to conduct conformity of production (CoP) emission testing on its USA export product engine family. These tests were carried out showing that the engines met the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) marine emission limits. However, the USEPA limits became more stringent from January 2014. Lotus Engineering discussed with Beta Marine the possibility of conducting experiments by manipulating engine coolant (temperature and flow) to give more effective combustion chamber cooling in an effort to reduce NOx emissions. Test results were positive and Beta Marine has presented the data as part of their application to the USEPA for certification of emission compliance. Top: Beta Marine director Laurance Talbot (right) and Lotus Engineering development engineer Steve Restell during a recent visit LOTUS ENGINEERING LOTUS NEWS 9 NEW ENERGY STOraGE SYstem FOR FASTLO CtuHARS FG1in TEAMG OF LEAUNCHESLECTRIC V NehEWicles E22 Grid Supply & Reinforcement Renewable Energy source Energy Storage Device Fast Charging Station Plug in Hybrid or (ESD) Electric Vehicle New energy storage system for fast charging of electric vehicles A new energy storage system, which supports the leading the technical side of the project and programme implementation of electric vehicle rapid charging, management. is to be developed by Lotus Engineering and Future Lotus Engineering is responsible for the design, Transport Systems as part of the EVEREST consortium. build, commissioning and development of the The system will be installed at Lotus’ headquarters in prototype charging station ESD, and will be drawing Hethel as part of a GBP 3.4 million contract from the upon its globally recognised design, development and Department of Energy and Climate Change. manufacturing expertise developed on its own sports The project is based on using stationary energy cars and through its many automotive consultancy storage built from batteries that have reached the end projects. of their useful life in electric vehicles to reinforce the Lotus Engineering will also be applying its systems electrical grid when rapid charging plug-in hybrid or control technology developed from the extensive R&D electric vehicles. In addition the energy storage device conducted on electric vehicles to the ESD and charging (ESD) can also support renewable energy sources, such hub which will be installed at Lotus' headquarters in as small wind turbines or solar panels, to locally store Hethel, Norfolk and will add to its existing Powertrain the energy generated in readiness for heavy demand at and Vehicle Test and Development facilities.