Since the Elise is still the smallest, lightest, and simplest Lotus, it's
optional hybrid solution will be limited to a simplified start - stop system.
General Motors (GM), «Fuel
Solutions,» at www.chevrolet.com/electriccar, viewed 23 October 2007; percent of Americans who live within 20 miles of their workplace from Plug - In Partners National Campaign, Building a Market for Gas -
Optional Flexible - Fuel
Hybrids, brochure (Austin, TX: 2007).