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The Lotus EV Hypercar & cutting-edge bicycles: revolutionising engineering & British collaboration

Open-access content E+T Editorial Team — Mon 30 Oct 2023 — updated 17 Nov 2023
Sign And Emblem Of Super Sports Car Manufacturer Lotus - Credit: Taljat David Shutterstock

Mark Stringer provides insights into Lotus Engineering’s latest innovation, the Lotus Evija EV £2m hypercar, highlighting its remarkable technical features and significance as a brand ambassador.

We then delve into the transformation of the engineering team to adapt to electric vehicle technology and Lotus Engineering’s broader collaborations, including their work with British Cycling to create cutting-edge bicycles showcasing Lotus Engineering’s commitment to pushing boundaries in automotive engineering and the synergy between their various projects.

Image credit | Taljat David Shutterstock

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