The 80th International Geneva Motor Show is going to become the platform for the showcase of one of the most significant and technologically sound hybrid cars in the world, the Lotus Evora 414E concept. This one of a kind concept car is based entirely on hybrid plug-in technology, where in the vehicles makes use of a 1.2 liter, three-cylinder engine all the while providing independent motion to the rear wheels, with the help of dedicated electric motors. This awesome concept vehicle it seems has been designed and developed keeping in mind today’s trends of eco-friendly vehicles that can rival sports cars. The Evora 414E can reach from 0 to 60 mph (97kmph) in a matter of 4 seconds and the electric motors located in the vehicle are capable of churning out 414 PS (306 kW) of raw power.

However, one of the most stunning features of the all new Lotus Evora 414E is the HALOsonic sound system, that has been designed for the sole reason of creating a safety buffer for the pedestrians. One of the major concerns since the onset of hybrid cars and electric vehicles has been the extremely low noise produced by such vehicles, which on one hand is extremely good for the environment, but on the other hand becomes a bit a of problem for the pedestrians, for whom it becomes near impossible to hear a hybrid coming from the back or at the next turn, thus resulting in accidents. The Internal and External Electronic Sound Synthesis technology, that powers the HALOsonic sound system has been a joint venture between Lotus and Harman International. With the help of the HALOsonic sound system, the Evora 414E will be able to churn out the sounds of a real life engine, such as that of a V6 or a V12 via the external speakers mounted at the front and the rear of the vehicle, thus keeping the pedestrians aware of the car’s presence.

Another innovative feature packed into Lotus Evora 414E hybrid is the ’sports mode’ that provide the drivers with a 7 speed, paddle shift transmission, thereby giving the drivers far more control over the vehicle’s rate of acceleration and levels of regenerative braking.

According to Lotus,

“With regard to the total lifetime CO2 emissions of the vehicle, including the energy required to manufacture and run it, the range extender solution has a lower overall CO2 footprint than a fully electric car of comparable performance and operating range running with a larger battery”.

Via Gizmag