Friday Blog Is Out

[Ty]

When I get on something I can be like a dog with a bone. I've posted this before and I'll probably keep posting it every now and then until Elio either adopts the idea or the cars are produced without it. If the latter happens my respect for the designers of the car will not only go down, but I'll be pissed.

Below is the way the rear of the car should look... not the way they show it. If you doubt this the next time you're driving around town see how many cars and trucks you can spot that "don't" have their name or logo on the back.

Bummer. I can't see the picture here at work... must be blocked.

 

[Trusting]

Bummer. I can't see the picture here at work... must be blocked.

Howdy; You've probably seen it before. License lowered and "ELIO" above it.

 

[Johnny Acree]

An Elio Motors Medley
July 20, 2018



Happy Friday Elio’ers! If you’re a casual fan of the Elio, you probably know the basics quite well. If you’re a hardcore supporter, you probably know most of the ins and outs of the vehicle. In today’s blog, we’re going to review some questions we’ve answered in past blogs that cover the ins and outs that make up our vehicle!

What material comes standard on the floor of the vehicle?

Black/dark gray carpeting will come standard in the Elio and if you want a different color of carpeting it will be available through our ePlus: My Elio, My Way option program. This is a recent change and isn’t even reflected on the configurator yet.

Will daytime running lights come as a standard feature?

Daytime running lights will not come as a standard feature. While daytime running lights will not be standard, the upside is that everyone can control it themselves if you turn on your headlights every time you start up your Elio!

How adjustable is the front seat?

The Elio comes standard with a 6-way manual front seat. 6-way means up/down/forward/aft/lean forward/lean rearward (until impeded by the back seat, like most every vehicle on road today). We are planning on a power seat as an option as well.



Will there be a hook in the rear seat to keep my clothes from getting wrinkled?

Yes, you will be able to transport your dry cleaning in the Elio as a clothing hook comes standard over the window in the rear seat.

How many cup holders are in the vehicle and where are they located?

No fear, both occupants will stay adequately hydrated (or caffeinated) in the Elio. The driver’s cup holder is located in front of the gear shift, while the rear cup holder is situated on the right in front of the passenger.

Will there be an option for lights on the fenders?

At this stage, we do not plan on offering lights on the fenders of the Elio. In terms of visibility, the Elio is by no means the first vehicle to have outbound wheels (think the Plymouth Prowler) but fender reflectors will be available. The reflectors are on the “bubble list,” meaning that if we can fit them into the base price they will come standard. Stay tuned!

Will the Elio pull a trailer?

The Elio is designed to do many things: achieve incredible gas mileage, sail through the HOV lane, and much more. Our first model is not designed to pull a trailer and, at this stage, we do not plan on offering a trailer hitch as an option. For extra luggage space, a roof rack will be available as an option.

What kind of key comes standard in the Elio?

Currently, a standard key/fob will come as standard equipment, one piece. This is not in stone at this point as we are working with vendors to minimize cost in all areas.

Will a rearview mirror be an available option?

We do not plan on offering a rearview mirror as an option because it is an obsolete feature in the Elio. With our front-to-back configuration and vehicle geometry, the side mirrors provide the driver with adequate sight lines for backing up. Additionally, a rearview camera is a popular request and will be available as an option.

Does the interior come with a dome light?

Yes, a dome light located directly above the steering wheel comes standard.

Can I remove the back seat for extra storage?

Yes, you could, but the space gain is minimal as the rear seat is formed and shaped and overall fairly thin. Remember, the rear seat folds down for extra storage space.

Will the Elio have a space to store insurance, registration, and other important documents?

Yes, the storage area is located on the lower right-hand side of the driver’s seat below the gear shifter. Also, there will also be a kind of “map pocket” located inside the door.



Thanks for your support and have a great weekend

 

[booboo]

I wonder what else is on the "bubble list"?
Vanity Mirror? Insignia Branding? Chrome accents? ...

 

[mkiker2089]

I don't like their answer about DRLs. They would have been better arguing that it isn't needed than to tell people that they can simply turn the lights on and off.

Does this mean it won't have automatic headlights?

Carpet is now standard. I expected something like this to happen. Certain "normal" or "expected" features always get added.

 

[champsman]

IF my old mind works somewhat, I believe IT IS A FEDERAL RULE that all m/c have daytime lighting that works automatically

 

[Maurtis]

And I cannot remember ANY motorcycles that I have owned in the last 25 years that allowed for the headlight to be off normally. The only choice was low beam or high, no off at all. I do know some states require motorcycles to run their headlights all of the time, so I was really surprised at Elio's response.

 

[Johnny Acree]

Autocycle, and the question was daytime running lights. Yes sometimes they use the same bulb, but drls are a separate system.

 

[mkiker2089]

In Europe DRLs are required to be separate bulbs from the headlight. That complicates cars. In the US I don't know if there are laws about that or not so Elio could simply evade the entire problem by having the headlights on with the vehicle.

edit-- Elio not being a car could make it easier. I would settle for always on headlights with a manual off.

 

[Trusting]

They can hang a whale oil lantern on the front for all I care. Just build the damn cars !