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Lotus Presents Results of their 'Low CO2' Research Collaboration
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Posted on
Feb 24 2008 1:34 PM
by
adnana
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Lotus Engineering has developed a new system for reducing CO2 emissions, which will give manufactures a practical and affordable option to reduce their emissions. The Low CO2 concept is based on an Opel Astra and is powered by a Lotus designed pressure-charged three-cylinder 1.5L gasoline engine that has been outfitted with a number of Lotus and Continental technologies.
The engine features an integrated exhaust manifold, centrally-mounted injectors, cam profile switching for lift and timing, a high pressure fuel pump, and mild hybrid drive. As a result there is a 15% reduction in C02 emissions compared to a naturally aspirated 1.8L four cylinder Astra. The concept also features an additional 20hp and 48 ft-lbs of torque over the 1.8L Astra.
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