Somewhat Tough Questions...

[CheeseheadEarl]

They have been running these Prototypes around. I wonder how many miles they have on the frames .How many have been recycled into new prototypes?
That would be an interesting subject to hear from ELIO on.
Elio will not only create a new market it will take market share from other failures, like the Smart dumb car.

That we know of for sure, there are 3 chassis - P2 (which started as P1, and had a body added), P3 and P4. There may or may not be new chassis built or being built now for testing.

So why the push to get it classified as an autocycle? Newly made standards for the autocycle will probably be the same as for cars which will be more stringent than for motorcycles. Gone are the advantages of being classified as a motorcycle. Autocycle classification is not necessary to remove helmet and motorcycle licenses requirements either. This would be a bureaucrats dream. They can strangle it with all kinds of new regulations for this new classification. I live in California and I fear this. I am ordering mine early so I can hopefully get it grandfathered in as a motorcycle before they classify them as autocycles. Also, could we still use them on the HOV lanes? The law says motorcycles can go on the HOV lanes, it does not say that autocycles can. Modifications can be made to motorcycle engines, not to auto engines that have to be smog checked every two years as is current in California. What about other states. I would like to hear other ideas on this. Thanks.

My advice, leave CA now. It's only a matter of time before CARB outlaws every motor vehicle more than 10 years old, as they're doing right now with heavy trucks. Communists, heck that ain't fair. Commies ain't as bad as what you've got out there.

My Kalifornia cousins are shopping lakefront property up here, he's retiring in a year and tired of the BS out there, and the nice weather can't fix a broken government hell bent on removing everyone's rights and property.

 

[Jim H]

That we know of for sure, there are 3 chassis - P2 (which started as P1, and had a body added), P3 and P4. There may or may not be new chassis built or being built now for testing.



My advice, leave CA now. It's only a matter of time before CARB outlaws every motor vehicle more than 10 years old, as they're doing right now with heavy trucks. Communists, heck that ain't fair. Commies ain't as bad as what you've got out there.

My Kalifornia cousins are shopping lakefront property up here, he's retiring in a year and tired of the BS out there, and the nice weather can't fix a broken government hell bent on removing everyone's rights and property.

And that's why I left California after living there for over 60 years

 

[Jim H]

Next year at this time some of us on this forum will truly be ELIO owners. The first wave of something new and different

Yes, and I expect to be one of them leading the wave.

 

[pistonboy]

They have been running these Prototypes around. I wonder how many miles they have on the frames .How many have been recycled into new prototypes?
That would be an interesting subject to hear from ELIO on.
Elio will not only create a new market it will take market share from other failures, like the Smart dumb car.

It is mu understanding the prototypes are moved around inside enclosed trailers. They are driven a few miles but mostly made for display to people. I believe they have very few miles on them.

 

[Ty]

It'll be pretty interesting till they become more common, that's for sure.

 

[JEBar]

It is mu understanding the prototypes are moved around inside enclosed trailers. They are driven a few miles but mostly made for display to people. I believe they have very few miles on them.

all in all, probably not too many but on the EM website and on YouTube you can see the P3 and P4 being driven for various promotions .... in snow and by different writers

Jim

 

[zelio]

all in all, probably not too many but on the EM website and on YouTube you can see the P3 and P4 being driven for various promotions .... in snow and by different writers

Jim

There are also some videos of the P2 being driven. That was the first video I saw if I remember correctly. I fell in love! :-) Z

 

[karl]

can anyone tell me WITH FACTS what is the status of:

motor
chasis
factory
financing
testing

I am REALLY excited knowing all I now do about Louisiana, that is just AWESOME !

when was the last time some FACTS have been posted by ELIO CORP, NOT just heresy rumors ..

FACTS !

Do you mean hearsay? http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hearsay?s=ts

 

[pistonboy]

Yes, and I expect to be one of them leading the wave.

Surfing the wave and leading the pack. How chic.

 

[pistonboy]

Excellent observations, and as you become more knowledgable as to E.M.'s planning to get this product to market, you'll begin to learn the answers to many of your concerns- basically- use the best of both worlds (cars and motorcycles) to manufacture a safe, low cost, machine that will appeal to many looking for such a product.

Are you talking down to me?