The good news is, while each "part" of the car will be depended on to be there for completion, they in no way have to be started for production on the exact same day, or the same place for that matter!
Off the shelf parts indicates "those" parts are already being manufactured. IF that manufacturer is aware of the "probable" assembly date, they can, and will, have those parts onsite and ready for installation!
Raw materials, such as for the frames, is available Year around, and from many suppliers, therefore not only getting it will be probable, but for the quantity needed, at a very user friendly price.
The body panels can start to be molded as soon as final design is agreed on.
The final dimensions of the frame and body will allow for permenent molds to be made, and production lines to be set up for mass assembly.
In My Opinion, once all the Ts are crossed and the I(s) dotted, a lot of different areas, companies and suppliers, who are already sitting patiently waiting for the "go ahead", will be able to have everything needed to complete large quantities of our beloved Elio, in a very short time.
I believe it will take longer to fully train the line workers, than it will to bring in all completed and raw materials.
The better the motor does on its testing, the more confident Elio will be to start with everything else. The outflow of cash at that time will make it irreversible. If it fails after that point, there's nothing left in the tank for another try. IMO, the best reason for making "certain" before advancing..
Off the shelf parts indicates "those" parts are already being manufactured. IF that manufacturer is aware of the "probable" assembly date, they can, and will, have those parts onsite and ready for installation!
Raw materials, such as for the frames, is available Year around, and from many suppliers, therefore not only getting it will be probable, but for the quantity needed, at a very user friendly price.
The body panels can start to be molded as soon as final design is agreed on.
The final dimensions of the frame and body will allow for permenent molds to be made, and production lines to be set up for mass assembly.
In My Opinion, once all the Ts are crossed and the I(s) dotted, a lot of different areas, companies and suppliers, who are already sitting patiently waiting for the "go ahead", will be able to have everything needed to complete large quantities of our beloved Elio, in a very short time.
I believe it will take longer to fully train the line workers, than it will to bring in all completed and raw materials.
The better the motor does on its testing, the more confident Elio will be to start with everything else. The outflow of cash at that time will make it irreversible. If it fails after that point, there's nothing left in the tank for another try. IMO, the best reason for making "certain" before advancing..