any body hear of these people, the site don't say much on tech type stuff.
Ultra High Mileage Car : Elio Motors
Ultra High Mileage Car : Elio Motors
Elio Motors
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Looks like an interesting vehicle. Not a bad price. No info about motor. Decent warranty. Since they do admit it is classified as a motorcycle, I think we can safely assume everyone WILL need an M/C endorsment on their license. Which also means you will need to wear a helmet in a lot of states. Since the video never showed the head room with a helmet on, I would think this wouldn't be the vehicle for us big guys.
Bozo, You bring up a good point about the helmet requirement in most states.
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Very interesting vehicle. If they can build this thing for their advertised price it will be a hit for sure. Its not what most of would classify as a trike in terms of that open air, motorcycle riding experience, but it would be fun and a great commuter vehicle.
In SC Trike doesn't require a MC endorsement.
68 Hundred, 
Was/Is the intended price, 2014/15 delivery.
I'll believe it when i see it, :Shrug:
But if they can pull it off, I'll be first in line.
But i definitely won't give them a thousand dollar deposit now, like their asking for.
Was/Is the intended price, 2014/15 delivery.I'll believe it when i see it, :Shrug:
But if they can pull it off, I'll be first in line.
But i definitely won't give them a thousand dollar deposit now, like their asking for.
The helmet requirment maybe it's big challenge...I like it but need more info, I thought the Stallion would have been more excepted... so I will hold for a bit....$ 6800.
Very interesting vehicle to say the least.. The price point is great to get into the market with. Sounds too good to be true in a way. I wish them the best of luck getting it to be successful. Go USA !!!!...ThumbUp
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I saw a article about how theres a Elio on display the next couple days in Cincinnati, Ohio. Trying to test the waters on interest and raising money no doubt.
Elio is in the commercial market as a high efficiency vehicle. Test reports are good and the trend seems to be the wheels forward trike style. Yamaha is coming out with a 3 wheel trike / scooter this year and Polaris is moving into the wheels forward trike market with a automobile similar to the Elio.
It seems to be the new more logical direction.
Elio is featured on the www.reversetrike.com website. There are some interesting documents and test data on various three wheel cars and motorcycles on that site.
It seems to be the new more logical direction.
Elio is featured on the www.reversetrike.com website. There are some interesting documents and test data on various three wheel cars and motorcycles on that site.
skuuter
One of the Origionals
Yep......ThumbUp
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
A friend has a $100.00 deposit on an orange one.
The more you put down the higher up on the list you go. Said they are due out in 6 months to 9 months.
The more you put down the higher up on the list you go. Said they are due out in 6 months to 9 months.
My wife and I have a reservation for one. Projected release in 3QTR 2015. If you haven't seen one or set in one, you are really missing quite a vehicle.
here is a pdf map of the states that reguire a helmet and those that do not.
http://www.eliomotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/helmetlaws.pdf
http://www.eliomotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/helmetlaws.pdf
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
According to my friend. The pro type has a Geo metro motor in it. There is a newly designed 3 cyl for it. It has power windows and A/C. Speed good out at 100 0 to 60 about the same as the old VW or the new Smart Car. Won't win any stop light races. MP g sounds impressive I heard 60. Will be great if in real world it averages 50. I would like to put a. $5,000 deposit on one.
( that would put me high on the list ) get it drive it and the. Sell it on E Bay for $8,000. Unless the really pump them out some people with low deposits are going to be waiting a year if 2.
( that would put me high on the list ) get it drive it and the. Sell it on E Bay for $8,000. Unless the really pump them out some people with low deposits are going to be waiting a year if 2.
OK these guys are awesome! Elio motors that is. I first saw this car on reversetrike.com as my trikes are featured along with Pauls.
As it turns out I reserved a booth at SEMA for November and the Elio booth is right next to mine.
I am all excited about their product and will be exchanging info and looks as much as possible.
I think they are onto something and to date have pre-sold over 22,000 units.
As it turns out I reserved a booth at SEMA for November and the Elio booth is right next to mine.
I am all excited about their product and will be exchanging info and looks as much as possible.
I think they are onto something and to date have pre-sold over 22,000 units.
Actually John, you can only put a max reservation of $1000.00. They will not accept any more than that. If it is a non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 you will get a production number assigned a that time. There are also Refundable deposits and they will fall in line after all the non-refundable levels once production is about to start. Go to eliomotors.com and read all about it or Like them on facebook.
It is also engineered to get 84 mpg Hwy/49 mpg City. Price = $6800.00
IAV is designing the motor and have their first block casting done and probably more by now.
It is also engineered to get 84 mpg Hwy/49 mpg City. Price = $6800.00
IAV is designing the motor and have their first block casting done and probably more by now.
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
Yea I know been reading on it for a few months. Did not read there was a limit on the deposit. Every time I see a picture it looks different. Makes me wonder what the real one will look like. Many have made claims they were hoping to produce such a car. Corbin had one in almost production ( electric and gas model ) Sparrow.
claim it is still alive and well
http://www.corbin.com/motors/100gallery/index.shtml
claim it is still alive and well
http://www.corbin.com/motors/100gallery/index.shtml
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Polaris industries is doing a RT side by side model as are other manufactures. It appears the small, light wheels forward high efficiency cars may be a big market for the current and future commuter segment.
Let's face it 80mpg is a big deal if you commute daily. Think of all the gas you can put in your 32mpg motorcycle if you save that much driving a car.
The finished Elio will have a 3 cylinder 1000cc 55hp engine but can do 100mph and 84mpg highway. (not both at the same time)
Let's face it 80mpg is a big deal if you commute daily. Think of all the gas you can put in your 32mpg motorcycle if you save that much driving a car.
The finished Elio will have a 3 cylinder 1000cc 55hp engine but can do 100mph and 84mpg highway. (not both at the same time)
ThumbUp FYI ... I sat in one today and it was comfortable and very easy entry and exit, nicely appointed. If it comes to a mall or venue near you I believe it should be on your to do list for a first hand look and touch. :LooksGreat:
John Luciano
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Would make a great winter computer and bad weather substitute for the motorcycles. Just what I need a 6 th registered vehicle ...
Seems reverse trikes are the up and coming thing (rightly so) Elio will be in production within a few years, Polaris is releasing the Slingshot which is a new sport trike, VW is also releasing a reverse trike car and of course there is the Endeavor trikes which will be available in the same time frame.
Finally correct physics is replacing the old this is the way it has always been done architecture.
Finally correct physics is replacing the old this is the way it has always been done architecture.
I'm going to the Detroit Dream Cruise tomorrow and will get to check them out. My son is also interested in one as a commuter vehicle to work and back and the usual about town stuff.
Larry
Larry
More updates - while we are doing a custom Yamaha Raider conversion for the show I am also putting the Valkyrie on display not in the booth but out on the floor with a sign pointing passerby's to our booth (38029) We are located in the adjoining booth with Elio motors.
I am sure both bikes will draw attention and with Elio right next to us we should get some impressive traffic.
I will also have a 120x86 inch full screen print background specially made for the show along with a photo album of all the recent conversions including the GL1800 trike (just turned 137k)
I am sure both bikes will draw attention and with Elio right next to us we should get some impressive traffic.
I will also have a 120x86 inch full screen print background specially made for the show along with a photo album of all the recent conversions including the GL1800 trike (just turned 137k)
Well its an interesting concept for sure. I didn't sit in it (line was too long to suit me) but with the one door there was plenty of room for the driver to get in and out. For the passenger it took a bit more effort, slide seat forward and tilt the back, then climb in. Plenty of passenger room once in thou.
Son intends on getting one once they're available. According to the sales person we talked to there's already 27k deposits on for them with a projected delivery around this time next year.
Maybe my winter time reverse tike?
Larry
Son intends on getting one once they're available. According to the sales person we talked to there's already 27k deposits on for them with a projected delivery around this time next year.
Maybe my winter time reverse tike?
Larry
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We had the booth adjoining Elio at this years SEMA show. They were getting quite a bit of attention and had 6 staff members busy most of the time. I got to talk with the crew and we got along just fine, very nice friendly folks. Paul Elio was there quite a bit also.The car is narrow and very long and inside very much like the cockpit of an airplane. rear storage is small and it would be tough to put a set of golf clubs in there even with the rear seat down. Finish quality on the orange prototype was excellent and it seems first class in fit and finish.
Elio bought the old Hummer factory in Louisiana and plan to be in production in a year or so.
What was weird is here we are in Las Vegas at the wildest auto-show in the world. Many of the cars and trucks here have huge dual turbo engines and high tech everything yet the spectators at Elio were drooling over the 3 cylinder geo metro class engine (60hp 50lb torque). Not a knock on Elio it just struck me as strange is all that people would get so excited over a lawnmower engine.
We got some overflow from their booth and things were busy. So that was good and I am thankful for Elio bringing such positive attention to the correct way of doing three wheels. Being an engineer I have to give them a thumbs up on design and layout.
We talked a bit about user demographics and their main target is the 50+ age range where people are more concerned over price and low operating costs than performance. Just the exact opposite of the slingshot. I think the slingshot demographics would show an age group in the 18-34 range much like ours. And the slingshot is $26k not $6.8k.
Most people were suspicious about the $6800 price tag and how they could possibly do it (I can't figure it our either)
and the claims of 84mpg (also baffled here)
I asked about the price point but never got a real definitive answer. I suspect some limited but hefty government grant but can't say.
For me the price is the greatest mystery on the planet I can see how the 84mpg can be done under the right conditions but the price? I was going to put $100 down but I think I will wait and see what happens next year.
Elio bought the old Hummer factory in Louisiana and plan to be in production in a year or so.
What was weird is here we are in Las Vegas at the wildest auto-show in the world. Many of the cars and trucks here have huge dual turbo engines and high tech everything yet the spectators at Elio were drooling over the 3 cylinder geo metro class engine (60hp 50lb torque). Not a knock on Elio it just struck me as strange is all that people would get so excited over a lawnmower engine.
We got some overflow from their booth and things were busy. So that was good and I am thankful for Elio bringing such positive attention to the correct way of doing three wheels. Being an engineer I have to give them a thumbs up on design and layout.
We talked a bit about user demographics and their main target is the 50+ age range where people are more concerned over price and low operating costs than performance. Just the exact opposite of the slingshot. I think the slingshot demographics would show an age group in the 18-34 range much like ours. And the slingshot is $26k not $6.8k.
Most people were suspicious about the $6800 price tag and how they could possibly do it (I can't figure it our either)
and the claims of 84mpg (also baffled here)
I asked about the price point but never got a real definitive answer. I suspect some limited but hefty government grant but can't say.
For me the price is the greatest mystery on the planet I can see how the 84mpg can be done under the right conditions but the price? I was going to put $100 down but I think I will wait and see what happens next year.
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