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Depends on the exact legalese the law is written in. Laws can be tricky, complicated, and obscure things. It's not as though they could just reflect the will of the people. Though maybe there IS a large 'no sunroofs on enclosed cab motorcycle classified vehicles' lobby out there...

I like mudpuppy! But that sounds like it should go to the future off-road version.

I think Durk has a larger, and valid, point beyond just the issue of unions. There have been startups in the past that were not exactly welcomed by the established auto makers, and efforts were made,(successfully), to stop the newcommers. Those auto makers have a lot of clout and know how...

I think you're right Craig, I hope EM doesn't think they have to cater to the push-button crowd, since I don't think they're going to be early adopters of the Elio concept anyway. I just want basic commuter transport, not a rolling box of buttons and gadgets. I'd be perfectly happy choosing...

Might not be an option for production since it would drastically alter the aerodynamics and give a major hit to the mpg rating.

I think the potential hot-rodding for this vehicle will have to wait 'till it's actually been built. If it ends up with a geo motor, or any of the three cylinder options out there I don't think any of them were designed with a lot of extra strength in the engine components. I have had...

I love to ride when I can, but in Northern Michigan we don't just get wet on a bad day, it's below zero much of the year. Open riding is just NOT a survivable option. And those long-legged-brown-forest-rats (affectionately referred to as 'deer'), make riding during commuting hours very...

Guys, keep it simple! Let 'em get the thing on the road before trying to complicate things. flex fuel = more sensors, more fuel management system to tweak, more testing to do, more parts, more expense.... it might be a thought down the road, but for now, keep it simple and get it on the road.