Low CO2 - efficient solutions for the future
Low CO2 - efficient solutions for the future
Lotus Engineering, the engineering consultancy division of Group Lotus Plc, and Continental Automotive (formerly Siemens VDO) are collaborating on a research and development programme to reduce the CO2 emissions of future gasoline vehicles. In advance of the full unveiling of the Low CO2 engine in a demonstrator vehicle towards the end of the year, the final cylinder head design with a number of integrated technologies, featured on the Continental Automotive stand at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2007.
The Low CO2 exhibit will showcase key features from the newly-designed 1.5-litre, pressure charged, three-cylinder downsized hybrid engine. The display will include Lotus' unique integrated exhaust manifold design and its cam profile switching system, and will also feature Continental Automotive's new high pressure fuel pump and centrally-mounted gasoline injectors.
The primary objectives of the Low CO2 project are to deliver greatly reduced emissions while maintaining an engaging driving experience from an affordable set of technologies. The solution employs a cleverly integrated set of powertrain systems within a low mass, downsized overall package.
Ultimately, the technology and know-how will be used by both partners to support vehicle manufacturers' efforts to reduce fleet average CO2 emissions in next generation products.
Lotus Engineering, the engineering consultancy division of Group Lotus Plc, and Continental Automotive (formerly Siemens VDO) are collaborating on a research and development programme to reduce the CO2 emissions of future gasoline vehicles. In advance of the full unveiling of the Low CO2 engine in a demonstrator vehicle towards the end of the year, the final cylinder head design with a number of integrated technologies, featured on the Continental Automotive stand at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2007.
The Low CO2 exhibit will showcase key features from the newly-designed 1.5-litre, pressure charged, three-cylinder downsized hybrid engine. The display will include Lotus' unique integrated exhaust manifold design and its cam profile switching system, and will also feature Continental Automotive's new high pressure fuel pump and centrally-mounted gasoline injectors.
The primary objectives of the Low CO2 project are to deliver greatly reduced emissions while maintaining an engaging driving experience from an affordable set of technologies. The solution employs a cleverly integrated set of powertrain systems within a low mass, downsized overall package.
Ultimately, the technology and know-how will be used by both partners to support vehicle manufacturers' efforts to reduce fleet average CO2 emissions in next generation products.
Lotus Engineering is contributing its powertrain design, downsizing and systems integration expertise along with a number of advanced technologies. Continental Automotive is supplying its extensive experience in powertrain management and control systems and a number of new technologies.
This project is a prime example of how Lotus Engineering's research activities, often in conjunction with globally recognised partners, are contributing to bringing to fruition a number of efficient powertrain and automotive advanced technology solutions for the future.
This project is a prime example of how Lotus Engineering's research activities, often in conjunction with globally recognised partners, are contributing to bringing to fruition a number of efficient powertrain and automotive advanced technology solutions for the future.