Gasrec Biomethane Lotus

The Lotus Elise preparing for the start of the Eco-Rally

Gasrec’s S1 Elise was converted by Lotus Engineering to run on compressed methane gas and is the only vehicle of its kind.

The 1.8l, 4 cylinder engine may be 60% quieter than a normal petrol-powered Elise, but it still growls like a sports car and was undoubtedly the sexiest green car at The People's Eco-Rally 2008!

Vehicle Design students at the Royal College designed the striking artwork to draw attention to environmentally friendly gas vehicles, especially Gasrec Blue - the fuel they derive from waste biomass.

Video courtesy of ecotube.com | www.gasrec.co.uk

Availability: Prototype

Technology: biomethane, Carbon-offsetting

Vehicle category: Sports cars

Event: 2008

Relevant Partners: IMechE

Tags: Biofuel, dual-fuel, biomass, carbon neutral, fuel, Gasrec, Lotus, videos

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