Innovative Two Stroke Engine Saves the Environment

Just a few weeks past, Lotus unveiled its Omnivore two stroke research engine at the Geneva Motor Show. The engine was designed to run efficiently on renewable alcohol based fuels like ethanol, which are known for not being effective as the standard mix of petrol gasoline. The Omnivore features several innovations over the traditional two stroke engine, and allows it to achieve the same torque and power without an excess of exhaust. Lotus Engineering, a division of the well known Lotus Cars Limited, could have created a breakthrough that will echo throughout the automotive world, and even the world of smaller two stroke engines like lawnmowers, outboards, and snowmobiles.

There might come a day in the distant future where two stroke outboard motors no longer require motor oil for lubrication. It remains to be seen whether the most popular brands like Yamaha will redesign their Yamaha 2S oil to match the demands of the modern two stroke engine. But running your outboard motor on alcohol based fuels and reducing the pollution to the environment is a fun idea!