Low Carbon Engineering

Emerging technologies and engineering solutions to energy efficiency are at the forefront of Delta’s business. Using the engineering skills honed in the ultra-competitive motorsport industry where efficiency, performance and optimisation are key factors gives Delta an opportunity to provide innovative solutions to everyday problems.

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  E-4 Coupe

  Delta’s very own 2 door, 4 seat, high performance electric car, designed and built from the ground up over the course of three years. The car show cases Delta’s whole vehicle engineering ability and was achieved with internal funding and support from government and supply partners. By applying the fundamental motorsport principles of minimising weight, optimising aerodynamics and maximising mechanical efficiency, Delta have been able to produce the E-4 Coupe battery electric car that delivers a phenomenal performance and handling experience. The car is available in 2 and 4 wheel drive and has been package protected for hybrid conversion.

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  Microcab

  The Microcab is a Hydrogen Hybrid vehicle for city use, the 4 seat vehicle has been developed as a concept over the last ten years by Microcab Industries with support from regional and central government funding. The second and third generation vehicles had the rolling chassis designed and built by Delta using a combination of standard and bespoke parts including an aluminium chassis construction (gen 3) produced by Lotus. Accommodating the customer requirements for overall vehicle size, weight and cost, integration of body styling and standard components are just some of the challenges that Delta had to overcome to ensure the vehicle was capable of going into larger volume production.

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  Yasa 750

  The Yasa 750 is a motor that was developed by Oxford University and Delta Motorsport and was the foundation product for University spin out business Oxford Yasa Motors. The motor requirement for Delta’s E4-Coupe was the initial reason for the collaboration but it soon became clear that the electrical architecture that Oxford University had developed for a wheel motor used in a Morgan had much more potential as a re-designed inboard motor. The high power low weight motor and its innovative design have proven a great spring board for Oxford Yasa Motors which is developing new products around the same concept.