I hear you Kurt. That's what I thought about Telsa many times (for many years since the Internet was popular).
The only reason I saw this one again was a CNN Money editor took a test ride in a rough test model without insulation or AC (loud, hot) and it did not have the custom engine that would be made for the vehicle (it sounds like it will be a watercooled mild Triumph trident engine).. That is getting pretty close with a plant picked out and a one year notice to New Orleans. http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/26/autos/elio-motors/index.html?iid=HP_LN If you think about it, a 91-03 NH 750 engine could do about the same thing (except without AC) with a cockpit around it (55 hp) But yeah, I'm waiting too and hoping like heck this one pans out. It is the most practical vehicle I've ever seen. Three wheel cars, as well as electric cars, were the rage around year 1900 when industrialists crushed them then too: bastards. On Sunday, June 29, 2014 7:34:48 PM UTC-7, Kurt Nolte wrote: > > Not to be the wet blanket, but... Elio has been plagued with so many > financial problems in the past, mostly over the fact that their prototypes > couldn't even come close to what they were claiming to get (and/or didn't > even exist, so investors bailed). > > Add to that the fact that the market on the bottom end really isn't there > for a startup auto company; they need decent margins and a solid niche to > make their own in a hurry, and the cheap subcompact market isn't much more > expensive (but doesn't exactly light sales fires). > > Being classed as a motorcycle will be a detriment in helmet law states, > too. > > Elio's last iteration was a hybrid electric claiming 90mpg, about six > years ago. Don't think that one even made it to prototype stage. > > -Kurt > > > > > On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 9:36 PM, Paul <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> I've been keeping my eye on that myself. :) >> >> >> * Paul LeBoutillier * >> *www.hondanighthawks.net <http://www.hondanighthawks.net/>* >> Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group >> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nighthawk_lovers> >> >> >> On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 7:29 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected] >> <javascript:>> wrote: >> >>> My dad is on the preorder list for one. Over 80 mpg and under $7000 new. >>> It's basically a front wheel drive tandem 2 seater with air conditioning >>> but because it's classified as a motorcycle you'll get cheaper insurance >>> and be allowed to take the HOV. >>> >>> -Kyle >>> On Jun 29, 2014 7:15 PM, "Phil" <[email protected] <javascript:>> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> http://eliogenuine.eliomotors.com >>>> >>>> [image: The Next Generation Elio] >>>> >>>> $6800 next tear maybe in old GM factory in New Orleans, LA. The only >>>> thing I'd wonder about is Pep Boys parts distribution (???) and >>>> the chances of a Chevy engine being put in one. Otherwise, I love the 3 >>>> wheel design and I won't get wet :-) >>>> >>>> I'm there though. The mighty rip off auto industry will crumble or >>>> either they will illegally destroy the company before it gets off the >>>> ground. >>>> It's something the whole world needs NOW. Then maybe we will see >>>> nuclear vehicles since this will squash all gas vehicle competition. >>>> Keep your fingers crossed! >>>> >>>> I don't want a pickle, just want to ride in my motorcycle. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> <javascript:>. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>> <javascript:>. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <javascript:>. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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