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  1. Sethodine

    The first - ever all - electric Blazer EV

    Actually less than a month after announcing the end of the Bolt, they reversed and said they would be bringing it back on their Ultium EV platform. So the bolt isn't dead, it's getting a Gen 2.
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    USA Today posting nonstop negative articles

    There was a lot of changes between those two model years, although cosmetically they appear the same. The 2013 has a more resilient battery chemistry, some aerodynamic improvements, slightly lighter weight and some throttle curve changes that help it drive more efficiently. All these together...
  3. Sethodine

    USA Today posting nonstop negative articles

    We actually have two. My wife's Leaf is a 2012 with about 58k miles and a severely degraded battery. It only gets 45 miles of range on a good day. It's sufficient for her daily needs for now, but we plan on replacing it with a Lightning F-150 next year. My daily commuter is a 2013 with...
  4. Sethodine

    USA Today posting nonstop negative articles

    Well, some of them perhaps. People change opinions over the years, and speaking for myself I made the decision to forsake all ICE vehicles several years ago. I would even have passed on the Elio-G if they ever made it. But I would absolutely consider an Elio-E to replace my aging Nissan Leaf...
  5. Sethodine

    USA Today posting nonstop negative articles

    I don't care either way, but I have noticed over the last week that USA Today has posted a new article about Elio almost every day this week. They are subscription locked, so I haven't actually read them. But the titles are clear; today's is "Elio Motors promised a next-gen, 84 mpg car and got...
  6. Sethodine

    Poll ---- Your interest in an electric Elio ?

    If the factory was pumping them out today, I would certainly consider it. And if they honored the 'Lock-in' price then it would be a no-brainer. My aging 2013 Nissan Leaf is fully paid for and only costs me about $35/month for my 45 mile daily commute. But it only gets about 75 miles on a full...
  7. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    New Facebook post the other day clarified that their reason for going electric is that's where investors are looking to invest. The plan is built the Elio-E first, then follow up with the Elio-G gas model. Reservation holders can use their Spot-in-line for either model. Not holding my breath...
  8. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    If you are only making federal minimum wage, than why would you be buying a new car or motorcycle? Let alone an electric one? Part and parcel to this conversation is "who are buying new vehicles?" But minimum wage here is $15/hr, or about $35k/yr. At that rate, a $1500 tax credit would...
  9. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    No, I didn't. Yes, the fuel source that produces the electricity is often dirty. But it's still less dirty than what exits the tailpipe of a gasoline car. That's because internal combustion engines are very inefficient at producing useful power. They are always shifting in and out of their...
  10. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    Basically any working person should have at least $1500 in tax liability. This would include what you pay in taxes from taxed retirement distributions. If the combined amount that you pay in paycheck withholding (or other taxes) is greater than $1500, then you would get the full credit back if...
  11. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    This isn't an opinion that you can choose to "disagree" on. It's scientific fact. For instance, a Tesla Model 3 powered by a clean grid like California produces the same amount of pollution per mile as a gas car that gets 110 miles per gallon. On a dirty grid like West Virginia, the pollution...
  12. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    Sorry, but that is absolutely bogus. Even in West Virginia, were 91% of electricity is coal power, electric cars STILL produce less carbon emissions per mile than gas cars. Electric drivetrains are just that efficient. But "being green" is only a footnote anyways. Electric cars are higher...
  13. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    Certainly it should support 240v. With how the EV supply chain is today, there's no reason it can't have AT LEAST a 3.3kw on board charger. Preferably 6.6kw. The bigger question will be if it supports DC Fast Charging. Even the Zero electric motorcycle does, so I fail to see why Elio wouldn't...
  14. Sethodine

    What Would It Take To Go Electric Elio?

    Oh, that wasn't on the landing page when I checked, and I didn't dig deeper. Thanks!
  15. Sethodine

    What Would It Take To Go Electric Elio?

    Wow, it's been a few years since my last post about an Electric Elio. My thoughts have changed a bit. Firstly, I don't think they need solid state batteries. They say "three days of commuting", which is a bit nebulous but probably means 75-100 miles of range (80% of commutes are under 35...
  16. Sethodine

    New Elio email

    Cool! My enthusiasm about this Electric Elio will depend on the final range etc, but I do love EVs! Also keep in mind that this would qualify for the 10% federal tax credit for 2 and 3 wheel EVs, so that's $1400 off the sticker price...unless... UNLESS, they can successfully get it to qualify...
  17. Sethodine

    I Have Given Up On Elio, Have You?

    I just put down a $100 deposit on an all-electric F-150. I didn't get a t-shirt, but at least it's refundable It's crazy how much technology has advanced since the Elio was first touted as the solution to increasing gas prices and the need for inexpensive commuter vehicles. By this time next...
  18. Sethodine

    I Have Given Up On Elio, Have You?

    I am still sad about this.
  19. Sethodine

    Friday Blog Is Out

    This one is so old, the picture still shows the gas cap on the "passenger" side.
  20. Sethodine

    Friday Blog Is Out

    At this point, I don't really care if Elio sells full price models before I get mine at reserve price. I just want one eventually.
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