Lotus Evora, the European Aluminium Award winner

The Overall Jury Prize was this year awarded to Lotus to give special emphasis on the environmental and sustainable impact of lightweight constructions and products as represented in this ‘green sportscar’.
Lotus provides an automotive structure with a unique approach. They combined adhesive bonding techniques with mechanical joining resulting in innovative and creative solutions.
The jury considered the design to be very innovative and versatile. Moreover the design is very courageous, and Lotus took quite a risk building this structure.
Lotus used the expertise and know-how in lightweight materials to complete this structure, achieving a low weight and a high structural stiffness and therefore ensuring a major impact on environmental and sustainable performance.
 
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