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Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT completes test and development program

Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT

The Lotus Emeya hyper-GT has wrapped up its intensive three-year global testing program in harsh conditions, including winter trials in Ivalo, Finland, inside the Arctic Circle where it faced temperatures down to -40 degrees Celsius.

This program spanned 15 countries across diverse terrains and weather, from the UK’s B-roads and Germany’s autobahns to Alpine passes and Inner Mongolia’s vastness, including tracks like the Nürburgring and high-speed loops in Italy.

Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT

The all-electric grand tourer also withstood temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius, with further tests planned in the Middle East, United States, and Australia before market deliveries.

Sylvain Verstraeten, Regional Vehicle Line Director, Emeya, said: “The testing process at Lotus is rigorous and covers a comprehensive performance assessment of everything from suspension and steering through to battery and tyres. Emeya is the ultimate all-electric grand tourer, designed and engineered to deliver the optimum driving experience for our customers 365 days a year and in all conditions. We’re incredibly excited for customers to be able to experience Emeya for themselves.”

Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT

Gavan Kershaw, Director of Attributes and Product Integrity, Lotus, was involved in that process since he joined the company in 1988 as a 16-year-old. He commented: “There are many elements of the Lotus DNA which have been carried through all our vehicles since the very first one in 1948. A Lotus should be engaging and desirable, but also safe and predictable. That doesn’t mean boring – in fact, just the opposite! Drivers need to know they can trust their car so they can maximise the dynamic performance, and with the development work that’s gone into Emeya, they really can.”

Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT

You can find out more information about the new Lotus Emeya Hyper-GT over at the Lotius website at the link below.

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Nissan Ariya EV completes Pole to Pole challenge

Nissan Ariya

Nissan has announced that the Nissan Ariya EV is the first electric vehicle to complete a Pole to Pole challenge, the car was driven by husband and wife adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey.

It took Chris and Julie Ramsy 10 months and 30,000 km to travel from Pole to Pole, and this is the first time this has been done in a car and also the first time it has been done in an EV.

Across long distances and challenging off-road terrains, the all-electric expedition vehicle, a Nissan Ariya with e-4ORCE all-wheel control, has passed the toughest tests at extreme temperatures and high altitudes. The vehicle – factory-standard with no modifications to the powertrain or battery – was modified by polar mobility specialists Arctic Trucks, to accommodate 39-inch BF Goodrich tires.

Nissan Ariya

Chris and Julie began planning Pole to Pole in 2017 after completing the Mongol Rally in their Nissan LEAF, the first time an EV had been used to tackle the 10,000-km challenge. They recognized how much interest this type of epic adventure could generate in electric vehicles, as well as creating a legacy of charging infrastructure behind. They felt Pole to Pole was the ultimate EV adventure and made it a reality through a commitment to collaboration and innovation with like-minded partners.

You can find out more details about the Nissan Ariya EV and the journey from the South Pole to the North Pole over at Nissan at the link below.

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