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    Elio, Dept Of Energy Funding And Political Action

    Hi guys, Come January, I haven't visited or posted in 4 years -- how time flies! Sorry to see the Elio still hasn't entered production. I always thought that without the DOE funding, it likely would fail. What's the latest on that funding? If it is still caught in red tape, has anyone thought...
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    Usatoday: "former Oil Exec: $5-a-gallon Gas On The Way"

    "Over the next several years, as demand growth approaches 100 million barrels a day and the industry production falls short, yes, I believe later this decade we'll see $5 a gallon and possible shortages of fuel in some parts of the world," he said. Hofmeister paints a gloomier picture of...
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    Hybridcars: "elio Motors Developing Its Own New Three-cylinder Engine"

    Ambitious Elio Motors is building the engine of its first car from the ground up. According to Paul Elio, founder and CEO of Elio Motors, there are no shortcuts on the way to developing a $6,800 commuter vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg, even if it means becoming the first start-up vehicle...
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    "will Ultracapacitors Save Start-stop Systems From Consumer Wrath?"

    Start-stop systems, which switch off a car's engine while it's stopped to boost fuel efficiency, are now entering the U.S. market in serious numbers. Many European makers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and MINI, are fitting them as standard on 2015 models, and there are more to come: By 2022...
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    January 15, 2015 Delay And Delay Repercussions Discussion - All Others Will Be Combined!

    "After the meeting, Elio said he's raised more than $65 million in capital so far, but he needs $230 million more to begin production." From: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/money/business/2015/01/16/production-wheel-elio-delayed/21849385/
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    Delay Could Cost Elio The Shreveport Facility.

    Wow! They've raised $65M, but need $230M more before prdxn can begin?!!! This isn't looking good, folks. They've only raised over 1/4th of the total they need. Even if they get the $185M from the US Gov't, that still means they're $45M short. With cheap oil (thus cheap gasoline) for the...
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    Elio + Google Driverless Car Tech + Uber???

    Most people who ride taxis ride alone. If they're going to the airport, they have significant luggage. Uber is having a problem w/passenger safety. See: "Uber offers tips for not getting sexually assaulted by its drivers" at...
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    12/30/2014 - Elio Tour - A Look Ahead To 2015!

    I think as Elio starts to present at auto shows, they may want to emphasize performance (handling, fun factor) as well as high mpg.
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    With Gas Prices Falling, Will That Impact Sales Of High Eff Cars?

    Only read the OP.... IMHO, yes, this will slightly reduce interest in the Elio. It still is a very inexpensive 2nd/3rd car. It still is a new car vs buying a used one. It still would make a good first car for a HS/college student. I think as Elio starts to present at auto shows, they may...
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    Boldride: "elio Stops Off In North Carolina During Nationwide Tour"

    No, I did not write the article. I italicized the quote of the article, which is standard form when making a quote of more than a sentence or two (indented block quoting is an alternative). Sorry for the confusion.
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    Boldride: "elio Stops Off In North Carolina During Nationwide Tour"

    I’ve been a big fan of the Elio since I first heard about the project a couple of years ago. To me, it’s the first real successor to the original VW beetle: an ultra-compact, fuel-efficient vehicle that’s priced so low that almost any driver can afford to buy one. During most of that time...
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    Bill Whittle: Ferguson And The Real Race War (6.3 Min Video)

    Yikes! That's a frightening website. It makes me wish CA was "Shall Issue" for CCWs. Here's another video w/hard facts re. interracial crime stats. It is a bit old (1999), but the updated report in 2005 says pretty much the same thing and more. Dr. Walter E. Williams, Econ. prof. at George...
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    Bill Whittle: Ferguson And The Real Race War (6.3 Min Video)

    I came across this and figured Elio folk -- who seem to be rational people that respect numbers, facts, and logic -- might be interested in some truths which are "politically incorrect" and thus they won't ever hear from the cultural Marxists in the mainstream media. The "eye opening" stuff...
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    48 Volt Hybrids Coming In Just Over A Year!

    (Not sure if this belongs in Elio Drivetrain (for possible future versions). Plz move if this belongs in General Discussion.) Sounds like 48V lead-carbon hybrids could be a cheaper and simpler solution than a full NiMH or Li ion hybrid...
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    The Rise Of Super/ultra Capacitors! (over The Next 10 Years)

    Unlike batteries, which store energy chemically in the material of their electrodes, a capacitor stores energy physically, on the electrodes’ surfaces. One electrode has a surplus of electrons and the other a deficit. If the electrodes are then connected through an external circuit a current...
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    Start Saving Those Aluminium Cans

    "Scientific". IOW, it's more of a guesstimate than a complete guess.
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    Start Saving Those Aluminium Cans

    Hybrid does NOT help much w/hwy mpg because their advantage is in reduced gasoline burnt to get back up to speed after regen braking, and you don't do much braking on the hwy.... I'd SWAG a hybrid Elio would go from 84/49 to something like 86/60 mpg -- minimal increase in hwy mpg and ~20%...
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    Elio Motors Town Hall Meeting With Paul Elio - August 16, 2014

    Since EM recently changed the date of first manufacturing to Q3 of 2015, did they say anything re. the date of first deliveries? (I'm guessing Q1 of 2016.)
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    Did Elio Close On The Shreveport Plant?

    Thx for the reply, zelio. I am sad to see that the start of production deadline has slipped... again. :( Having watched the "old" Aptera die a slow death of missed deadline after missed deadline, the only thing that's keeping me optimistic about Elio now are fleet "sales." (Sales is in quotes...
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    Did Elio Close On The Shreveport Plant?

    That's where I found the linked article. There is a newer interview w/PE (dated July 14th), but my browser won't play the video. It is supposed to be here: http://on.aol.com/video/translogic-154--elio-motors-518316285 If anyone can get it to play, please let us all know what PE says, if anything...
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