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Lynn D

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https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...W46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGFUpnOK-VqbcercBj5AAwpLJKJ7Q

From that, it looks like "Steel Strips Wheels" will be supplying Elio wheels... 3M of them over 5 years to be more precise.


Them ain't American!

Yeah, I know. Why isn't there an American supplier with the capacity/desire to build 3 Million wheels?

Cost more than likely.
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You are probably correct. You'd think there would be some company here that would be willing to lower their profit margin rather than miss out on making 3 Million wheels...

Before we talk about companies that are willing to lower profit margins, let's take a look at American companies that make steel wheels to Elios spec.
 

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Did you miss this: "SSWL aims to increase its presence in North America by launching its Commercial Vehicle Steel wheels and Passenger Car Alloy wheels from its upcoming green field plants in India in coming months."

Yep, It looks like we will be boosting the economy and production in India. I am not a purist about American production. Some compromises will be made of even necessary. Just get me an Elio as soon as possible.
 
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