Lotus has announced the creation of a new generation center at the University of Warwick.
The new facility, founded on the Wellesbourne University campus, will be used to expand long-term electrical powertrains and technology.
Composed of offices, workshops and a laboratory space, the center will be the headquarters of Lotus Engineering, the consulting team of all Lotus Group.
First, about 130 engineers will move to the site, depending on the 500-member engineering team at the Lotus Cars site in Hethel, Norfolk.
Lotus also claims that it has “many opportunities for expansion,” suggesting that the number of engineers may be increasing in new facilities.
Phil Popham, CEO of Lotus Cars, said: “Wellesbourne offers an installation, with a lot of expansion potential, and will be the ideal home for our new complex generation center. Our engineering, studies and progression strategy for complex propulsion systems are in line with government vision and broader global ambitions for a low-carbon automotive future.
“We look forward to working with the government and our new campus neighbors in this future. Having study partners at the university and WMG will bring significant benefits, as will the Midlands location, which is highly available and hosts an automotive talent pool. »
Matt Windle, chief engineering officer at Lotus Cars, said: “This is a big step forward for Lotus and our engineering consulting firm. The new space, services and employment opportunities in Wellesbourne will be the most sought after as we temporarily create our portfolio of external projects Our team and our specialized capacity has grown significantly over the more than two years, thanks to a renewed momentum in the corporate with new shareholders and new executives.
“The Evija All-Electric Hypercar is the first new Lotus Cars product we delivered, with special attention to this in Wellesbourne as we complete the task and continue to advance its technologies for our long-term programs.
Geely-owned Lotus is putting a lot of emphasis on an electrified future, with the 2 million pound Evija electric hypercar that will be the company’s first electric vehicle. The company also has the centrica corporate power to expand a new style of home loading and energy storage.