Lotus Eco Elise Hemp Car – British Motor Show

by Reed on November 9, 2009

Lotus is aiming to reduce whole-life impact of each component it fits, from production to final disposal, and points out that the hemp used in the Eco Elise was locally-farmed in East Anglia. This strong fibre is the primary component in the composite body panels, combined with a polyester resin, and it is also used for the seats. The wool for the upholstery is undyed and naturally-processed, without the use of solvents, and the sisal, used for the carpets, is also a renewable crop. Lotus says that it hopes that ‘a fully-recyclable composite resin will be viable in the short-term future.’

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{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

1 bigdaddyrollingstone 11.09.09 at 3:13 am

toyota- hemp-water …
toyota- hemp-water fuel cell car
stan meyer ltd

2 AzoreanProud 11.09.09 at 3:13 am

Great, end 100% …
Great, end 100% profit mindset people.
We are being limited by this capitalist system.

3 actorben 11.09.09 at 3:13 am

Thank you, whoever …
Thank you, whoever posted this. Legalize Cannabis/Hemp now!

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