Gordon Murray Group (GMG) has initiated its £11 million investment project to develop a lightweight electric vehicle (EV) chassis, with ambitious goals in mind. The objective is to reduce the chassis weight by 25% while also cutting its carbon footprint by 50%. The project, named Project M-LightEn (Monocoque Architecture – Lightweight and Low Energy), aims to produce a production-ready, ultra-lightweight, low-CO2 monocoque structure.
The development team includes experts from Carbon ThreeSixty, Constellium, and Brunel University, who will use advanced artificial intelligence and supercomputing to achieve these goals. The project will focus on creating high-strength extrusions from 80% recycled aluminium sourced from the UK, all while maintaining a near-zero-waste manufacturing process. Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) is also aiming for the lowest lifecycle carbon footprint among supercars.
This initiative marks the beginning of a three-year phase in a broader five-year plan, with results expected by late 2027. The project aims to revolutionize the supercar industry, with the potential to significantly reduce the weight of models like the T.50, enhancing performance and sustainability. GMG’s strategy director, Jean-Philippe Launberg, highlighted the excitement surrounding the project, emphasizing its focus on cutting-edge materials and technologies to create environmentally friendly, driver-focused supercars.
