Lotus Theory 1 is a high-powered electric sports car with haptics and robot textiles

/ Lotus’ new concept EV expresses the automaker’s confidence in the future of ‘intelligent’ lightweight sports cars. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Sadly Theory 1 isn’t… Continue reading Lotus Theory 1 is a high-powered electric sports car with haptics and robot textiles

China’s New Energy Company VREMT Showing Muscle at EVA

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Electric Vehicles Expo at Automechanika concluded successfully on September 14, 2024. It is the first time for Geely Holding Group to lead its brands to participate in the Expo. VREMT, as a subsidiary of Geely and a key player of Geely’s new energy strategy, exhibited its “all-domain 800V battery,… Continue reading China’s New Energy Company VREMT Showing Muscle at EVA

BEV sales in Europe witness largest YoY decline since January 2017

The decline in consumer demand for battery electric vehicles continues in Europe, and also continues to drag overall sales of passenger vehicles. According to JATO Dynamics’ latest retail sales data for 28 European markets, 753,482 new cars were registered in August 2024. This marks a 16% year-on-year decrease on the 899,881 units registered in August… Continue reading BEV sales in Europe witness largest YoY decline since January 2017

BEV sales in Europe witness largest YoY decline since January 2017

The decline in consumer demand for battery electric vehicles continues in Europe, and also continues to drag overall sales of passenger vehicles. According to JATO Dynamics’ latest retail sales data for 28 European markets, 753,482 new cars were registered in August 2024. This marks a 16% year-on-year decrease on the 899,881 units registered in August… Continue reading BEV sales in Europe witness largest YoY decline since January 2017

Autocar magazine 18 September: on sale now

In this week’s issue, we reveal the radical Lotus Theory concept, drive the lightest sports car we’ve ever tested and wave goodbye to the Jaguar I-Pace. News Lotus has unveiled the striking Lotus Theory 1 concept, a three-seat, 986bhp supercar designed to evoke the spirit of the Esprit as a brand-building performance showcase that will… Continue reading Autocar magazine 18 September: on sale now

Razor-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept points the way to future electric sports car

To create a more immersive experience for the occupants, the car’s 3D audio system delivers bespoke soundscapes, while inflatable pods on the seats and steering wheel can react in real time to provide more support, grip or even haptic feedback, such as pulses to tell the driver to make a turn. According to Lotus, most… Continue reading Razor-sharp Lotus Theory 1 concept points the way to future electric sports car

Esprit de War: When Lotus’ GT2 racer met its road-going sibling

Lotus has unveiled the new Theory 1, a radical three-seat concept car inspired by the Esprit. In celebration of the original, we’ve been digging through the Autocar Archive to find one of its high points: when Lotus took on Europe’s giants in the GT2 class and shocked the lot of them. Back in August 1995, just before… Continue reading Esprit de War: When Lotus’ GT2 racer met its road-going sibling

@Geely: Global News Tue 17 Sep 2024Lotus Unveils Theory 1:  The Future Of Intelligent Performance

London, UK – September 17, 2024    Lotus has unveiled Theory 1, its first concept car that embodies the future of intelligent performance vehicles.   As part of this, Lotus is launching The Lotus Theory, the company’s new design manifesto that will form the foundation for all future Lotus cars, encapsulated through three core principles – Digital,… Continue reading @Geely: Global News Tue 17 Sep 2024Lotus Unveils Theory 1:  The Future Of Intelligent Performance

Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater

The radical new Lotus Theory 1 concept is a three-seat, 986bhp supercar designed to evoke the spirit of the Esprit as a brand-building performance showcase that will be a “blueprint” for all of the firm’s future cars. The new supercar uses a twin-motor all-wheel-drive electric powertrain that draws energy from a 70kWh battery mounted next… Continue reading Lotus shows sports car future with wild Esprit-inspired three-seater