Johnny Acree
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I posted high lites from the 2017 Momenmums, so here are hilites from 3 Wheeling
February
Today, the next available reservation number is just over 23,000.
Q & A
Q: Will the production dash be a single or double din?
The production dash will be a single din.
Q: Will there be a port to keep my devices charged?
Yes, two in fact! One will be a charge-only USB port located in the radio area as well as an aux. power outlet in the dash. Think the “cigarette lighter” minus the lighter. We will have more details on the specifics of the radio forthcoming. Please stay tuned!
Q: Is the dash in another vehicle?
Not yet! While we will use a traditional dash, it is unique to Elio Motors.
Q: My husband and I are newlyweds- will we be able to talk in the Elio?
A: We have good news for both situations! The Elio comes with an AM/FM radio when you need a break from the conversation. Alternatively, the cabin of the Elio quiet enough that you’ll be able to carry on a conversation while you and your sweetheart are cruising down the road. Win-win!
Q: If you put wings on the sides of the Elio would it fly?
A: For now, our focus is on getting the Elio on the road, but you will be able to fly past traffic in the HOV lane.
Q: This is perfect for me as a contractor, can I put 4 pieces of 4’ x 8’ plywood and 6 or so 2×4’s in the back?
A: This question came from a “glass half full” kind of guy. The beauty of the Elio is that it’s affordable enough to buy for commuting AND let you keep the vehicle you use to haul your plywood or tow your boat. And, no, the Elio is not built to carry the same thing as a full size pick-up…
March
The 65,000 # explaned
What did 65,000 reservations signify?
When we began taking reservations, the base price for the Elio was a targeted base model price. We have worked tirelessly to keep the Elio as affordable as we possibly can, as it is one of our four key tenets. We chose the 65,000 number as the proverbial line in the sand that would end the early adopter stage of our journey. Additionally, the binding commitments also served as further proof of the level of commitment and passion of our supporters that is useful in our funding efforts.
Did you need to reach 65,000 reservations to start production/does production start at 65000 reservations.?
Simply put, no, production was not scheduled to start at 65,000. The 65,000-reservation mark was chosen by us as a number to mark the end of the early adopter stage for our reservations. We plan on filling all reservations in our first year of production and are continuing to offer reservations and are thankful for the tremendous amount of interest in our vehicle and our mission. Your reservations are very helpful as we seek the requisite funding.
Here are the top 10 states in descending order (can you hear the drumroll?):
10: Pennsylvania
9: Georgia
8: Michigan
7: Ohio
6: New York
5: Washington
4: Arizona
3: Florida
2: Texas
1: California
All of the states in the top 10 have over 2,000 reservations. California is in the lead with almost 7,500 reservations! Our home state of Arizona, while not the most populous state in the union, is showing some great hometown support! Also, Washington and Arizona reservations continue to outpace the per capita averages, both by a significant amount. Additionally, we passed a milestone of sorts with every state in the United States has well over 100 reservations!
End of part one
- Over 63,600 reservations for our revolutionary vehicle
- Eight Prototypes and Engineering vehicles
- Securing and engaging a world class supplier team
- Taking the company from private to publicly traded
- Secured a factory to build our vehicle in Shreveport, LA
- Engineering, design and soft tooling for production of the revolutionary Elio
- Compiled a strong board of directors and leadership team
- Shovel ready to create over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs
- State by state legislation victories for autocycles
- Manufacturers agreeing to move production and manufacturing jobs from overseas to the US and
- our plant.
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- We were able to lock in our price!
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February
Today, the next available reservation number is just over 23,000.
Q & A
Q: Will the production dash be a single or double din?
The production dash will be a single din.
Q: Will there be a port to keep my devices charged?
Yes, two in fact! One will be a charge-only USB port located in the radio area as well as an aux. power outlet in the dash. Think the “cigarette lighter” minus the lighter. We will have more details on the specifics of the radio forthcoming. Please stay tuned!
Q: Is the dash in another vehicle?
Not yet! While we will use a traditional dash, it is unique to Elio Motors.
Q: My husband and I are newlyweds- will we be able to talk in the Elio?
A: We have good news for both situations! The Elio comes with an AM/FM radio when you need a break from the conversation. Alternatively, the cabin of the Elio quiet enough that you’ll be able to carry on a conversation while you and your sweetheart are cruising down the road. Win-win!
Q: If you put wings on the sides of the Elio would it fly?
A: For now, our focus is on getting the Elio on the road, but you will be able to fly past traffic in the HOV lane.
Q: This is perfect for me as a contractor, can I put 4 pieces of 4’ x 8’ plywood and 6 or so 2×4’s in the back?
A: This question came from a “glass half full” kind of guy. The beauty of the Elio is that it’s affordable enough to buy for commuting AND let you keep the vehicle you use to haul your plywood or tow your boat. And, no, the Elio is not built to carry the same thing as a full size pick-up…
March
The 65,000 # explaned
What did 65,000 reservations signify?
When we began taking reservations, the base price for the Elio was a targeted base model price. We have worked tirelessly to keep the Elio as affordable as we possibly can, as it is one of our four key tenets. We chose the 65,000 number as the proverbial line in the sand that would end the early adopter stage of our journey. Additionally, the binding commitments also served as further proof of the level of commitment and passion of our supporters that is useful in our funding efforts.
Did you need to reach 65,000 reservations to start production/does production start at 65000 reservations.?
Simply put, no, production was not scheduled to start at 65,000. The 65,000-reservation mark was chosen by us as a number to mark the end of the early adopter stage for our reservations. We plan on filling all reservations in our first year of production and are continuing to offer reservations and are thankful for the tremendous amount of interest in our vehicle and our mission. Your reservations are very helpful as we seek the requisite funding.
Here are the top 10 states in descending order (can you hear the drumroll?):
10: Pennsylvania
9: Georgia
8: Michigan
7: Ohio
6: New York
5: Washington
4: Arizona
3: Florida
2: Texas
1: California
All of the states in the top 10 have over 2,000 reservations. California is in the lead with almost 7,500 reservations! Our home state of Arizona, while not the most populous state in the union, is showing some great hometown support! Also, Washington and Arizona reservations continue to outpace the per capita averages, both by a significant amount. Additionally, we passed a milestone of sorts with every state in the United States has well over 100 reservations!
End of part one