ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg)

   / ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg) #91  
Makes life more complicated off-road, but I'd be OK with a 3 wheeler like this for on-road use.

Elio talks about crash testing this platform.... many of the new small cars today perform pretty well.... obviously a different price point on the Tesla, but it has stood up very well in real world crashes (I stood beside a Tesla in a store parking lot - that is a tiny car !).... modern materials and advanced design techiques can get pretty good crash performance out of these small platforms.

Point understood though.... while I do ride a street motorcycle, I also appreciate driving my 1 ton !

Rgds, D.

Since when is a Tesla a tiny car? I'd call it closer to a midsize or even full size car.
 
   / ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg)
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Since when is a Tesla a tiny car? I'd call it closer to a midsize or even full size car.

OK, I'll play..... so your example of a sub-compact would be a __________________ ?

Rgds, D.
 
   / ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg) #93  
Since when is a Tesla a tiny car? I'd call it closer to a midsize or even full size car.
I think he was referring to the Roadster, not the Model S.
 
   / ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg)
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#94  
I think he was referring to the Roadster, not the Model S.

Correct, I was referring to the original production Tesla.

Rgds, D.
 
   / ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg)
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#95  
Engine is finally on the "dyno!"
http://youtu.be/XlM5jWOnDO8

Things seem to have been delayed a bit lately (AFAIK, that press event in Feb. didn't happen).

Fingers crossed the engine prototyping is moving forward, and the F-Word stuff works out (financials).

Rgds, D.
 
   / ELIO - has anybody driven one ? (84mpg) #96  
I went to see the Elio prototype in person today. I was pretty impressed with how roomy it was. The overall size was just right.
 

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Another pic from the front.
 

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Interior shot.
 

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I went to see the Elio prototype in person today. I was pretty impressed with how roomy it was. The overall size was just right.
Price ??
 

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