Latest news with #Euro7
Motor 1
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Brake Dust Is a Problem. Brembo Has a Solution
Picture the way brake dust turns your shiny silver wheels into a dull, gray mess. Now imagine what it does for your lungs. When we talk about automotive emissions, we're typically not thinking about brakes. The European Commission is, though, and in the Euro 7 standards set to come into effect next year, there are limits on particulate emissions from brakes. According to a 2023 Automotive Engineering article , the limit for Euro 7's introduction is set at 7 mg/kilometer, and in 2035, the limit will reduce to 3 mg/km. Euro 7 will allow electrified vehicles to have higher brake-emission levels, depending on the type of powertrain, operating under the assumption that motor-regenerative braking means less use of the friction brakes. Regardless, there's a real need to cut brake dust. Brembo's approach is called Greentell, a portmanteau of "green" and "intelligent." Maybe not the most elegant name, but a neat piece of technology. "When Euro 7 will be applied in Europe, the legislation will impact all passenger vehicles or most of them," says Fabiano Carminati, Brembo's head of brake-disc development, in an interview with Motor1 . "So this is the reason why we needed to find a solution from a technological point of view that can be useful for huge volumes, not just a few thousand pieces per year." A generic example of Laser Metal Depositon. That solution revolves around Laser Metal Deposition (LMD), a relatively new form of additive manufacturing where powdered metals are heated by a laser and sprayed on a metallic surface. Without getting too in the weeds, think of it as printing metal. Brembo uses LMD to coat the surface of its brake discs with a proprietary—secret—alloy. Carminati tells us Brembo applies this dual-layer coating after the machining process, and before the final finishing. The results, according to Brembo, are fairly astonishing. On the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) for braking, Brembo claims a 90-percent reduction in particle emissions from its Greentell system. Carminati also says the LMD process only adds minimal time to the manufacturing process. Brembo also says that the LMD coating reduces disc surface wear by about 80 percent compared to an uncoated cast-iron disc. But Carminatti is quick to stress that this doesn't translate directly into an 80-percent increase in disc life, because Greentell discs are actually thinner than traditional cast-iron units. He says Greentell discs should last about 20 to 30 percent longer than their cast-iron equivalents. The new disc coating also required Brembo to develop a new pad material. 'The coupling between the discs and pads is completely different than in a standard cast-iron material,' Carminatti says. Also, because of the relative lack of surface wear, Brembo created a new indication marker for disc life—its logo, etched into the surface. Brembo can replace this with the logo of an automaker, too, but regardless, when the visible logo is gone, it's time to replace your discs. A neat detail, which comes from racing. In the cast-iron brakes you see on GT cars, Brembo debosses its logo into the disc surface as a wear indicator. Carminatti tells Motor1 that, beyond reducing emissions, the overall goal with Greentell wasn't necessarily to improve braking performance, but to provide the same level of stopping power while ensuring consistency in all conditions. LMD provided the best solution without the risk of the coating becoming delaminated from the disc in cold and/or salty conditions. Photo by: Brembo Slotted and drilled rotors have long been associated with high-performance cars, but you won't see a Greentell disc with such cuts or holes. Slotted and drilled rotors were originally designed to prevent 'gassing-out,' a phenomenon where worn-off pad material creates a boundary layer between the pad and rotor surface, significantly reducing braking performance. But they create a more abrasive surface, which increases particle emissions from the disc. Which would negate the entire point of this exercise. Not that you should worry about cooling or stopping power with these plain-surface discs. We've come a long way with material science since drilled and slotted discs first arrived, so gassing out isn't really a concern these days. Holes and slots are mostly present these days for weight savings, cooling, or to get a bit more bite from the pads. Since these brakes are designed to help automakers meet Euro 7 emissions, Brembo says it's mainly targeting the European market, though they could come to the US eventually if an automaker wants them. (We don't have any rules about particle emissions from brakes here, though we do have regulations on certain materials used in braking systems.) And Brembo being Brembo, Greentell is targeted mostly at premium and performance cars, its typical market. For aftermarket customers, Brembo also offers a similar product, Greenance, which targets similar emissions reductions. This is, ultimately, a small piece of a very complex puzzle. Automakers and suppliers all have to be clever in how they meet the aggressive Euro 7 emissions, and it'll take more than just electrifying powertrains. More Engineering Deep Dives Giamaro's Quad-Turbo V-12 Is Insane: 'The King of Engines' How Oil Analysis Reveals Your Engine's Secrets Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
NZ Autocar
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Lotus Emira could swap V6 for hotter V8
Lotus is poised to offer a V8 option for its Emira sports car as the company looks to expand the appeal of its sole ICE model. But it is also a response to the fact that the V6 will not pass upcoming Euro 7 emissions regulations. CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors on the company's recent earnings call that 'We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8'. Check out the NZ Autocar review of Lotus Emira V6 First Edition here. At the moment Lotus offers V6 and four-cylinder turbo options for the Emira. Both generate almost 300kW but Feng ruled out boosting the power of the V6. That's because it won't meet upcoming emissions regulations. The Emira is built in Lotus's plant in Hethel and last year hit a sales record of 5272 deliveries. New CEO of Lotus Cars in Europe, Matt Windle, said: 'The US is an incredibly important market for the car. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward.' And he added the company is looking at powertrain options, stating it Emira hadn't realised its full potential. AMG could supply Hethel with a V8. Whether or not it would fit into Emira's compact mid-engined frame is unclear. Lotus hasn't had an eight-cylinder offering in its line-up since Esprit V8 in 2004. Meantime, the company has halted shipments of British-built Emira to the US after the new 25 per cent tariff was applied in April. And America accounts for one-fifth of all Lotus sales. Ditto Eletre SUV and Emeya saloon EVs that are built in China. The US recently agreed to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent but Windle has yet to restart trade across the Atlantic. He said 'There's product that's ready to ship but what we don't want to do is jump the gun…' Lotus had intended to replace the ICE-powered Emira with an electric sports car but it is currently assessing the market before giving it the green light. 'Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet,' said Windle.
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Lotus may return to V8 power for the first time in over two decades
The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from: The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from: The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from: The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. "We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8," Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). "The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward," he said. "It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. "There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it." It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. "Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet," he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lotus may return to V8 power for the first time in over two decades
The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. 'We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8,' Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3, came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). 'The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward,' he said. 'It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. 'There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it.' It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV. Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. 'Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet,' he said.
West Australian
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Lotus may return to V8 power for the first time in over two decades
The Lotus Emira could become the first model from the Geely-owned performance car brand to offer V8 power since the Esprit V8 was axed in 2004. Autocar reports Lotus is investigating the installation of a Mercedes-AMG-sourced petrol V8 to replace the V6 in the Emira, the automaker's last internal combustion-engined (ICE) model, because it won't meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions legislation. 'We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8,' Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors during the company's recent earnings call. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Introduced in 2022, the Emira was intended to be Lotus' final ICE model, and is currently sold alongside two electric vehicles (EVs): the battery-powered Emeya large sedan and Eletre large SUV. It's available with an AMG-sourced turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 268kW of power and a Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 298kW. Lotus previously said it was committed to releasing a higher-output version of the Emira, after initially planning to phase out the V6. The V6 has proved popular in the US, the world's biggest sports car market. But Mr Feng's confirmation that Lotus is now considering a V8 for the Emira, which came in response to a question from a dealer about an even lighter and more powerful version of the mid-engined coupe to rival the Porsche 911 GT3 , came after he ruled out boosting the power of the V6 because it won't comply with Euro 7 regulations. Speaking with Autocar, Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle didn't confirm the Emira would receive V8 power, but did say the company was investigating more powerful options from its current engine supplier (Mercedes-AMG). 'The US is an incredibly important market for us for the car [Emira). It always has been. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward,' he said. 'It's a very, very competent product that we probably haven't exploited to its full already, so we are looking at all the options. 'There are some opportunities with the current supplier of engines, so we're looking at it.' It's unclear how extensive – and therefore expensive – the engineering and development programs would be for the Emira to receive AMG's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which also powers the Aston Martin Vantage sports car and DBX SUV . Last year the Emira posted a sales record of 5272 units, accounting for 20 per cent of the brand's total volume. But Emira exports to the US ceased after the country's 25 per cent import tariff took effect in April, and US sales of the Eletre and Emeya were halted after North America imposed a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese-made products. US exports of the British-built Emira are yet to recommence following the recently agreed deal between the UK and US to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent. Mr Windle told Autocar that Lotus' original plan to eventually replace the Emira with an electric sports car has yet to be signed off as the company continues to assess the EV market. 'Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet,' he said. MORE: Everything Lotus Emira
