Author: Lotus

CALLUM creates a Christmas special with zirconia ceramic 3D printed car bauble

by Lotus | Dec 21, 2020 | Articles, Engineering

CALLUM creates a Christmas special with zirconia ceramic 3D printed car bauble Thousands of inkjet nozzles simultaneously jet millions of ultrafine drops to create unique Christmas tree decoration, pointing to further uses of the technology in the car Christmas might typically be a time for long-held traditions but in 2020, engineers, designers and elves at

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Swindon Powertrain launches Classic Mini Electrification Kit

by Lotus | Nov 4, 2020 | Articles, Classic Cars, Electric Cars

Swindon Powertrain launches Classic Mini Kit aimed to offer electrification for any classic Mini Customers can now order Swindon Powertrain’s electric Classic Mini Kit and explore optional EV upgrades, including 12 kWhr battery pack, motor controller, onboard charger and DC-DC converter. Swindon Powertrain is now offering a stand-alone electric 80kW continuous (120 kW peak), Classic

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R-Reforged expands inspection and registration with IVA compliance service

by Lotus | Aug 27, 2020 | Articles, Classic Cars

* UK’s Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) compliance service expands R-Reforged’s inspection and registration service for bespoke, low volume cars * Opportunity to enjoy cars such as the Aston Martin DB4 GT Continuation on the road * R-Reforged has extensive experience acquiring local equivalent approval for bespoke cars in other countries Niederwil (Switzerland) / Warwick (UK)

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New ‘reduced odour natural rubber’ offers pioneering, ‘greener’ solution for tyre factories

by Lotus | Apr 2, 2020 | Articles, Falken Tyres

Sumitomo Rubber Industries develops technique deemed “a major step toward” in solving long-standing odour issues surrounding natural rubber. After successfully identifying the factors that cause natural rubber to emit a smell. Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has developed a ‘Reduced Odour Natural Rubber,’ (RONR) a new type of natural rubber that emits significantly less odour. Thanks

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Pioneering microscope analysis technique offers “enormous potential” to develop new breed of highly efficient tyres

by Lotus | Mar 5, 2020 | Articles, Falken Tyres, Tyres

Pioneering microscope analysis technique offers “enormous potential” to develop new breed of highly efficient tyres Sumitomo Rubber Industries & Ibaraki University establish technique to selectively observe individual materials within tyre rubber to help develop new generation of tyres Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI). with Ibaraki University, have established a new technique to observe and analyse individual

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FORD-OWNED SPIN TO EXPAND DOCKLESS E-SCOOTER SERVICES INTERNATIONALLY, LAUNCHING FIRST IN GERMANY AND SETTING SIGHTS ON THE UK AND FRANCE

by Lotus | Feb 27, 2020 | Articles, Electric Cars, Emissions

The micromobility company promises to launch only with the permission of cities and bring an eco-friendly and sustainable first-and-last mile transportation solution to Germany and other European cities this year The micro-mobility unit of Ford Motor Company that crafted the first stationless micro-mobility permit in the United States of America, today announced its international expansion

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All-new Falken SINCERA SN110 tyre sets the standard for wear and wet grip

by Lotus | Jan 28, 2020 | Articles, Falken Tyres

All-new Falken SINCERA SN110 tyre sets the standard for wear and wet grip Sincera SN110 brings premium wear and grip technologies and benefits to the mass market Packed with technology in and under the surface, Falken’s new SINCERA SN110 car tyre aims to bring the wear and wet grip benefits normally found in top-of-the-range tyres

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