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NEexpat · 01-10-2014, 12:51 AM

HERE

This interests me. 84mpg.

If they can keep it to $6'800 I think they will sell lots.

I still wonder how it would be classified, 3 wheels..........motorcycle or not?

I'd consider buying one. All weather/3 season commuter................................ummmm thing.

Edit- looking around some more found this HERE that answers some questions.

shinlee · 01-10-2014, 05:45 AM

pretty neat!

*tk-421* · 01-10-2014, 06:01 AM

I like it! Bummer they don't plan to sell it outside the US, though...

BEEF · 01-10-2014, 09:48 AM

The great advantage of the 3 wheel vehicles is that it isn't classified like a regular car so they can get away with less safety equipment.

I have been watching them for a while. If the price point stays at the $6800 touted and there aren't massive issues when they first come out, I may have to pick one up as well.

The tandem seating idea is nice and I like the fact that it has a real engine and not the electric or hybrid thing. I also like the fact that it actually has a descent amount of power (given the weight of the vehicle). It reminds me a lot of the Myers motors NMG without the electric motor or the heavy price tag.

Bluevitz-rs · 01-10-2014, 10:14 AM

cool

cali yaris · 01-10-2014, 11:09 AM

There is a lot of discussion about the policy/strategy of taking deposits before producing the vehicle. I understand this provides the needed capital, but they have a ways to go to get these things on the road. Then there's the problem of service, spare parts and such.

I am excited about the idea, and I follow them on Facebook, but I can't bring myself to write them a check quite yet.

This is encouraging:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1668532
"Elio Motors Set to Begin Operations of Former GM Plant in Caddo Parish"

fnkngrv · 01-10-2014, 11:13 AM

hhhmmm.....wonder if there is room inside the chassis to install a solid rollcage

NEexpat · 01-10-2014, 11:51 AM

The second link speaks to the parts issues, evidently a lot are off the shelf and readily available.

Agreed, would not be stroking a check for the Beta ver. perhaps the 2.0

IllusionX · 01-10-2014, 12:00 PM

interesting.. speaking of 84mpg..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vATQaJmUdh8

haha

Thirty-Nine · 01-10-2014, 01:20 PM

I was part of a focus group about four years ago for a three-wheeled vehicle that sounds exactly like this. I wonder if this is the car?

I'd love to drive one to see what it's like.

Bluevitz-rs · 01-10-2014, 01:23 PM

There has been quite a few three wheeled vehicles, mostly motorcycles, but all are rearwheel drive. This is the first front-wheel-drive three wheeled vehicle that I have seen.

nookandcrannycar · 01-15-2014, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEexpat

3 wheels..........motorcycle or not?

Differs by state. IIRC, the answer is yes in Texas, but no in California. I've never heard one way or the other for any other state. For California, I believe I found the answer on the DMV website, but it Texas it was on some other (?) state government website.

BEEF · 01-15-2014, 01:54 PM

The Peel P-50 (I think) is front wheel drive.

I wouldn't drive it but it is fun to watch..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo

IllusionX · 01-15-2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEEF

The Peel P-50 (I think) is front wheel drive.

I wouldn't drive it but it is fun to watch..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo

it's RWD

BEEF · 01-15-2014, 03:43 PM

I stand corrected, I assumed since the motor was at his leg, it was front but a google image showing the under side showed it was RWD.

NEexpat · 05-11-2014, 09:57 AM

Just some news on these guys.

HERE

Now 15'000 deposits (105 million potential per-orders) does not always translate to sales, and is probably a drop in the bucket when getting into this type of manufacturing, but it is the kind of thing you can go to investment banks, etc. for 2nd, 3rd, 4th round capital and sell as a gauge of interest. If I had to guess though I think these guys are pretty well capitalized. I'll bet they they go public after they start making deliveries.

They claim to be on track to start deliveries next year, also they just announced an agreement with Pep Boys to be their service partner.

Then there is this, I found a brief video on YouTube of this thing tooling around in the snow. HERE

This thing may actually happen.

trunkout · 05-12-2014, 12:07 AM

I'll take one! reminds me of my Insight (with the rear wheel covers).... LOVED that car!

nookandcrannycar · 05-12-2014, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trunkout

my Insight (with the rear wheel covers).... LOVED that car!

Those things really rocked when it came to fuel economy!

01-10-2014, 12:51 AM	#1
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Elio Motors HERE This interests me. 84mpg. If they can keep it to $6'800 I think they will sell lots. I still wonder how it would be classified, 3 wheels..........motorcycle or not? I'd consider buying one. All weather/3 season commuter................................ummmm thing. Edit- looking around some more found this HERE that answers some questions. Last edited by NEexpat; 01-10-2014 at 01:02 AM.

01-10-2014, 05:45 AM	#2
shinlee Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: austin tx Posts: 250	pretty neat! __________________

01-10-2014, 06:01 AM	#3
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	I like it! Bummer they don't plan to sell it outside the US, though... __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

01-10-2014, 09:48 AM	#4
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	The great advantage of the 3 wheel vehicles is that it isn't classified like a regular car so they can get away with less safety equipment. I have been watching them for a while. If the price point stays at the $6800 touted and there aren't massive issues when they first come out, I may have to pick one up as well. The tandem seating idea is nice and I like the fact that it has a real engine and not the electric or hybrid thing. I also like the fact that it actually has a descent amount of power (given the weight of the vehicle). It reminds me a lot of the Myers motors NMG without the electric motor or the heavy price tag. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

01-10-2014, 11:09 AM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	There is a lot of discussion about the policy/strategy of taking deposits before producing the vehicle. I understand this provides the needed capital, but they have a ways to go to get these things on the road. Then there's the problem of service, spare parts and such. I am excited about the idea, and I follow them on Facebook, but I can't bring myself to write them a check quite yet. This is encouraging: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1668532 "Elio Motors Set to Begin Operations of Former GM Plant in Caddo Parish" __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-10-2014, 10:14 AM	#5
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	cool

01-10-2014, 11:13 AM	#7
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01-10-2014, 11:51 AM	#8
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	The second link speaks to the parts issues, evidently a lot are off the shelf and readily available. Agreed, would not be stroking a check for the Beta ver. perhaps the 2.0

01-10-2014, 12:00 PM	#9
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	interesting.. speaking of 84mpg.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vATQaJmUdh8 haha

01-10-2014, 01:20 PM	#10
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I was part of a focus group about four years ago for a three-wheeled vehicle that sounds exactly like this. I wonder if this is the car? I'd love to drive one to see what it's like. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

01-10-2014, 01:23 PM	#11
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	There has been quite a few three wheeled vehicles, mostly motorcycles, but all are rearwheel drive. This is the first front-wheel-drive three wheeled vehicle that I have seen.

01-15-2014, 01:54 PM	#13
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	The Peel P-50 (I think) is front wheel drive. I wouldn't drive it but it is fun to watch.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfSS0ZXYdo __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

01-15-2014, 03:43 PM	#15
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I stand corrected, I assumed since the motor was at his leg, it was front but a google image showing the under side showed it was RWD. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

05-11-2014, 09:57 AM	#16
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Just some news on these guys. HERE Now 15'000 deposits (105 million potential per-orders) does not always translate to sales, and is probably a drop in the bucket when getting into this type of manufacturing, but it is the kind of thing you can go to investment banks, etc. for 2nd, 3rd, 4th round capital and sell as a gauge of interest. If I had to guess though I think these guys are pretty well capitalized. I'll bet they they go public after they start making deliveries. They claim to be on track to start deliveries next year, also they just announced an agreement with Pep Boys to be their service partner. Then there is this, I found a brief video on YouTube of this thing tooling around in the snow. HERE This thing may actually happen. Last edited by NEexpat; 05-11-2014 at 10:15 AM.

05-12-2014, 12:07 AM	#17
trunkout 4 years of P90X! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: KCMO Posts: 162	I'll take one! reminds me of my Insight (with the rear wheel covers).... LOVED that car!

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