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Based on the concept that a power lock on the one door would be stupid without a remote system I would surmise that the modules are purchased from a supplier (with the remote 'fob') at a cost that is pretty negligable. I've had enough of those apart to surmise that it's pretty cheap technology...

Maybe you can enlighten me (us). I have often wondered what kind of gas milage those things get? As you say, not toting around the weight of a 3000lb box like most cars, one would think the milage would be awesome, but posted specs are just not THAT impressive. Do they do much better than...

It would be the same as a tablet that was left in the car. except it wouldn't have a battery to overheat, and it would be protected from direct sunlight by the dashboard. It would be built into the dash, so you'd still have to take it apart to remove the unit. I'm meaning to use the tablet...

I would also assume that is part of the power lock setup. It's such a common system on most cars so it's probably pretty cheap. If all power locks meant is that the lock goes up and down with a button instead of by hand that would be just stupid on a car with one door.

OOPS, forgot the most obvious one, the MONSTER energy drink bottle.

Problem is they're still not sure EXACTLY what it will look like as far as I know. And who wants a model of the ALMOST final design.

I'm sure that in the options showroom, and certainly in the aftermarket, there will be a fancy bottle you can purchase to avoid that redneck look under the hood. Just off the top of my head a bottle that looks like a nitrus cylinder would be cool. How about Dom Perignon label on it? A flux...

For it's time? Delorean is STILL bad-ass. There was a car with STYLE. not like the all-look-the-same bubble cars they crank out today.

I think I have the perfect dashboard setup in my less than humble opinion. They could put a 10 inch android tablet in the dash for probably less than the cost of actual instruments and then every owner can choose exactly which look they prefer, and if they don't like any of them they can make...

I hope there are LOTS of people out there, not just corporate franchizees, who offer wraps, accessories, and any mod imaginable. The auto customization trend is HOT, and will help Elio popularity immensely if they quickly start showing up with all kinds of undeniably awesome mod packages. You...

Elio won't really be any different than any other car except that you'll have to be concious of your front wheels being wider than the car body in tight spaces. Other drivers might not be paying attention to that since they're used to judging spacing by the car body. Won't stop me from driving...

Nice to see some raational people out there, and naturally there would be more of them among Elio enthusiasts. myself, I'm older, married, and supporting a family. Can't even afford to be cool if I did care. But I have to admit, back in my younger days I did consider coolness factor in my car...

Prius had a HUGE ad budget and they were molding public perception long before it was even launched. And they had a ready-made market in the ipod-West Coast-eco-show-off crowd. How's Elio's ad budget?

I get the idea, but my point is that it's a widely held perception in our society that a big verile, powerful man must have a big, powerful car. A man driving a Geo is therefore NOT studly by public perception, thus the repulsive effect to the opposite sex. It's stupid, but perception is...

I drive 110 miles per day on the highway. Many other Elio fans are long commuters, that's why it's an interesting concept. 'cause it could save us a ton of money. A stop/start system means NOTHING to me, or to many others who have a similar commute. If I had to commute three miles in city...

would be an interesting idea, but for some reason we've had an abysmal track record with small diesel engines in the US. They seem to have success with them in other countries, but here the reliability has been quite suck-tacular. Elio can't afford to get anywhere near that kind of reliability...

I read that post too, and as ignorant as that guy is, he does represent a certain aspect of American's relation to their cars. He's not the only one who can't differentiate between their car and their reproductive anatomy.

A hundred year-old statute that's been used to cover a few one-off's over the years versus real money to be charged on a full mass-production vehicle..... sorry if I'm a pessimist, but my money's on the greedy bastards. I'm just trying to throw out a warning about giving up too much just to...

I'd be the last to advocate any delays or cost increase, but the coolness factor is going to be absolutely critical in Elio's success. If a cheap string of LED over the headlights helped it to look 'cooler' to the general public it might be a worthwhile investment. No one but the most...

Naturally I don't know all states, and I've only owned a motorcycle in 5 of them, but those have been fairly similar. I have my old bike and an old car, both worth essentially NOTHING. Liability insurance for the bike (with the recent increase) is about $300 per year. Liability insurance for...