Lotus plans to be greenest car maker

Don’t be fooled guys. Sources inside Hethel have confirmed that this is one big scam. Just take a close look at the photo and see where these turbines sit relative to the test track. Yes, you guessed it; this is actually the world’s first outdoor wind tunnel. This means they’ll be able to test cars in real world driving conditions. Another insider who didn’t want to be named said that there’s also news coming soon regarding extending their Tri-Fuel car to use wind power by running entirely on methane from Norfolk cows – apparently local residents aren’t too wild about that one.

I'm not sure the 'green' angle has any value except for PR value. Read again. Lotus build 3 windmills and get free electricity. That's a pure economic argument. Any excess they get to sell to the grid. That's a profit argument. Wrap it up in green gift wrap if your wish but I think you're looking at the packaging more than the content! If this profit from windmills means Lotus has enough extra lolly for greater investment in their mid and upper range models I'm all for it too. Porsche needs competition. The amazing Elise shows Lotus has the potential to actually beat them if Lotus management can get it together for the next 5 to 10 years of investing in their product.

Very interesting, how fantastic that Lotus who are a great British company with a worldwide reputation for engineering excellence and a great heritage have taken this step forward. I think it also shows that theres no reason why steps in the right direction to responsible motoring cant be made, where there is a will. Top marks, and can only help Lotus brand image. Why not buy British?