A Variant On The P5 Build Story

[Ekh]

http://www.eliomotors.com/the-truth...uild-on-prototype-with-production-drivetrain/

This one is pretty perky -- they're building the P5 with the production drive train. Which says something that has NOT been discussed publicly, so far as I know -- the first engine must have passed its testing with flying colors. We haven't heard a word about engine design tweaks based on IAV test results ... basically nothing since the demo film of the engine running at slightly above spec horsepower.

Are they taking the one existing engine for the P5? Meaning, they did not run it to destruction as planned? Or are they starting to build all 25? Or just one more copy of the extant engine?

All of this suggests that there is SOME money, somewhere. Apparently, the "everyman's equity" investment program launched a few months back is funding the prototype. But no news on sales of surplus equipment or other major cash inflows.

Something is slithering beneath the oily surface waters -- but if it's a sea monster, shark, or just turbulence is a mystery.

Any ideas?

 

[2ndrew]

Didn't one of the blog posts recently say they were going to discuss another funding strategy later this month?

 

[2ndrew]

Elio Momentum v6

"The 506 (c) offering was one of many successful funding strategies that Elio Motors continues to use. The company has successful partnerships with angel investors and has applied for a loan with the Department of Energy. In addition, the company will announce another innovative funding strategy later this month. "

 

[Smitty901]

Department of Energy loan is Elio's way to production. If it was announced today you would hear me cheer across the state. While I generally oppose public money (TAX) being used loans backed loans are a different issue. While there can be a lot of corruption they have a better chance of not being a way to steal tax dollars.

 

[Johnny Acree]

June is stacking up to be a very exciting month!

 

[Elio Amazed]

http://www.eliomotors.com/the-truth...uild-on-prototype-with-production-drivetrain/

This one is pretty perky -- they're building the P5 with the production drive train. Which says something that has NOT been discussed publicly, so far as I know -- the first engine must have passed its testing with flying colors. We haven't heard a word about engine design tweaks based on IAV test results ... basically nothing since the demo film of the engine running at slightly above spec horsepower.

Are they taking the one existing engine for the P5? Meaning, they did not run it to destruction as planned? Or are they starting to build all 25? Or just one more copy of the extant engine?

All of this suggests that there is SOME money, somewhere. Apparently, the "everyman's equity" investment program launched a few months back is funding the prototype. But no news on sales of surplus equipment or other major cash inflows.

Something is slithering beneath the oily surface waters -- but if it's a sea monster, shark, or just turbulence is a mystery.

Any ideas?

Bring it.
I just love a good old conspiracy theory told well.

 

[Smitty901]

If you go back PE said there was no P5 that the P4 was it. Now there is a P5. Witch is it?

 

[Ekh]

If you go back PE said there was no P5 that the P4 was it. Now there is a P5. Witch is it?

What he said was that the P5 would be built to provide manufacturing take-offs, and not for public display. That hasn't changed (yet). But he definitely needs t get press people driving "the real thing," so some public view is likely, IMO>

 

[JEBar]

If you go back PE said there was no P5 that the P4 was it. Now there is a P5. Witch is it?

if you go back far enough in most any long, developmental process you will find where some things appeared to be moving in one direction but later moved in another .... the answer today is simple and you answered it, there is going to be a P5

 

[WilliamH]

If you go back PE said there was no P5 that the P4 was it. Now there is a P5. Witch is it?

I will quote a long retired Vice President of AT&T.
"Those things which are verbally true, may be factually inaccurate!"
Once you put the production engine in it, route the exhaust, make some aerodynamic body tweaks and some other miscellaneous changes what do you call it? Given that the changes had to be made, you have to call it something to differentiate it from the old Geo powered mules.