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| Going green? |
| manlas 03-02-2009 |
Lotus making a car from "green" substances is a way to a greener production thus making cars greener in effect. But the best way to make "green" cars is to make sure that old cars are recycled properly and effectively. Also to make engines more effective thus reducing their fuel consumption. Most cars are made from aluminum, steel, glass and plastics. This is not inclusive of the copper wiring and lead batteries and rubber tires. All of which are recyclable and be used as raw material for new cars. Most supercars are not eco-friendly in construction or fuel consumption. Carbon fiber is not recyclable. What Lotus is doing is commendable but making things from compressed wood doesn't cut the cake. This is because contrary to popular belief compressed wood still has "fresh wood" in it. and it uses resins and adhesives which are really eco-friendly. |
| Great work Lotus |
| christo65 02-28-2009 |
Bruxell, you don't seem to understand that this is the first step in a process. Lotus are trying out all available resource channels and attempting to incorporate them into clever design. It's got nothing to do with whether the finish of the car is as good as other models, it's all about seeing what is possible. The reason companies like Ford, GM, Dodge and Toyota are all in strife at present has, at least a little, to do with their stubborn resistance to consider the alternatives, especially in the area of environmental responsibility. Hats off to Lotus for setting the benchmark! |
| Finally |
| HVAC25000 07-27-2008 |
I applaud lotus for having a ****ing brain. Why the larger manufacturers can't do these same things, who knows. It can't be money, because we all know Toyota and Ford have WAY more money than Lotus. |
| Hi henk! |
| bruxell 07-23-2008 |
Ok, so I was being sarcastic. It is true however that water based paints are less durable than many of the paints currently used by the industry, and I do think the finish will dull sooner. As for the rest of my comment, what about it isn't true. The floormats do look like they came out of a 60s Micro-Bus (or a cheap rug from Ikea), and the upholstery does look like felt or lint. Also, I swear to you that I've sat in school seats made from the same material as the chairs in this Lotus. I reiterate, the Elise was green enough for what it is, this is pandering, move on. |
| water based paints |
| henk4 07-23-2008 |
The above comments on the materials used is both very subjective and incorrect. There are no materials for which automotive use is forbidden just because of the snobbery that some people apparently exhibit. And water based paints do not wash away with rain. I am sure you know that so your comment was uncalled for. |
| why not? |
| togos452 07-22-2008 |
why sit in a box and not use green technology? Lotus has struggled in the past for years when they sat in a regular box. |
| Just what I always wanted... |
| bruxell 07-21-2008 |
A sports car with seats made from the same stuff as my desk-chair from the 8th grade, upholstery made from lint, floor mats out of some hippies VW Microbus, and paint that washes off in the rain... The Elise was green enough for being small and efficient, this is just grasping at press. |
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