Jeff Bowlsby
Elio Addict
Nice to see the high resolution and slo-mo, it tells us a lot. I wonder what the speed of the simulation is? Seeing that the rear of the Elio does not rise much in the impact, and the effect on the front end compression, makes me think that the speed is not that high. I would guess maybe a 30 mph impact? I also wonder how this will do in the offset front impact and side impact tests. Do they test for a rear ender? Given the gas tank location I hope the Elio is not a 21st century Pinto .
I would also guess that, given the purchase price and the amount of damage sustained, I bet that even minor Elio accidents will total the vehicle. Means second hand parts are going to be abundant and cheap.
I would also guess that, given the purchase price and the amount of damage sustained, I bet that even minor Elio accidents will total the vehicle. Means second hand parts are going to be abundant and cheap.
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