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The final decision on the Elio Dash. See the next post...
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We have made substantial changes to the Elio's dash.
Elio Motors Momentum v92
There are many components that make up a vehicle which do not receive much attention. We spend quite a bit time thinking about a vehicle’s engine, but significantly less on components like a door handle, hood latch, and many others. Take your vehicle’s dashboard, for instance. While you may not think of it often, it provides a crucial function to the driving experience. A dash is much more than a cosmetic component and conveys important information to the driver. At Elio Motors, our dash has been a major topic of conversation among our supporters.
Up to this point, the design of the Elio Motors dash has resembled a Lord Elgin watch. The idea for the Elgin dash comes from a Lord Elgin watch Paul Elio received from his late father. The Elgin dash was one way Paul wanted to honor his father’s memory.
While we still believe the originality of the Elgin dash mirrors that of our vehicle, as a team we have decided to incorporate a traditional dash in the Elio. Today, we will take a look at the reasons for our decision.
Reservation Holder Feedback
At Elio Motors, we have an extensive network of vociferous supporters. Our supporters have always been very vocal in their opinions and ready to provide feedback on different aspects of our vehicle. After the idea of the Elgin dash was introduced, we realized that there was a strong preference for a traditional dash. The feedback from supporters and reservation holders was a major reason we will offer a standard dash in the base vehicle.
Low Base Price
Our mission has always been to produce the most affordable vehicle possible. Savings can be found throughout the vehicle, from the strategic placement of the hood latches to using off-the-shelf components. As the Elgin dash is a new idea, it is currently not in a production vehicle. Designing a new dash would inevitably add cost to the vehicle and using a more traditional dash allows us to keep the Elio as affordable as possible.
Development Time
Designing and testing a new component takes a considerable amount of time. We are very conscious of the value of doing everything we can to save as much time throughout the process. We also felt that a traditional dash was the right decision due to its universal acceptance and availability. The use of a traditional dash allows our engineers to focus on other matters to get the vehicle to market as quickly as possible.
We understand that the Elgin dash does have its supporters but we feel that this is the correct decision at this time. A traditional dash will be the production dash, but the concept of the Elgin dash is still viable. We have put it off to the side for now, but It may be available in a special edition, an option, or an add-on to the current dash. Regardless, we believe that the Elgin dash is a great way for Paul to honor his father’s memory.
Every day, we do everything possible to produce a safe, affordable, high-mileage vehicle made in America. We appreciate your feedback and passion and we will continue to do everything possible to make the Elio a reality.
*MSRP for non-refundable reservations only and applies only until non-refundable and refundable reservations total 65,000. Total current reservations can be seen at: eliomotors.com. MSRP excludes destination/delivery charges, taxes, title, registration, and options/installation.
Certain statements in this email including, but not limited to, statements related to anticipated commencement of commercial production, targeted pricing and performance goals, and statements that otherwise relate to future periods are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to the Company on the date of this email. Elio Motors assumes no obligation to update the information in this email.
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Elio Motors Momentum v92
There are many components that make up a vehicle which do not receive much attention. We spend quite a bit time thinking about a vehicle’s engine, but significantly less on components like a door handle, hood latch, and many others. Take your vehicle’s dashboard, for instance. While you may not think of it often, it provides a crucial function to the driving experience. A dash is much more than a cosmetic component and conveys important information to the driver. At Elio Motors, our dash has been a major topic of conversation among our supporters.
Up to this point, the design of the Elio Motors dash has resembled a Lord Elgin watch. The idea for the Elgin dash comes from a Lord Elgin watch Paul Elio received from his late father. The Elgin dash was one way Paul wanted to honor his father’s memory.
While we still believe the originality of the Elgin dash mirrors that of our vehicle, as a team we have decided to incorporate a traditional dash in the Elio. Today, we will take a look at the reasons for our decision.
Reservation Holder Feedback
At Elio Motors, we have an extensive network of vociferous supporters. Our supporters have always been very vocal in their opinions and ready to provide feedback on different aspects of our vehicle. After the idea of the Elgin dash was introduced, we realized that there was a strong preference for a traditional dash. The feedback from supporters and reservation holders was a major reason we will offer a standard dash in the base vehicle.
Low Base Price
Our mission has always been to produce the most affordable vehicle possible. Savings can be found throughout the vehicle, from the strategic placement of the hood latches to using off-the-shelf components. As the Elgin dash is a new idea, it is currently not in a production vehicle. Designing a new dash would inevitably add cost to the vehicle and using a more traditional dash allows us to keep the Elio as affordable as possible.
Development Time
Designing and testing a new component takes a considerable amount of time. We are very conscious of the value of doing everything we can to save as much time throughout the process. We also felt that a traditional dash was the right decision due to its universal acceptance and availability. The use of a traditional dash allows our engineers to focus on other matters to get the vehicle to market as quickly as possible.
We understand that the Elgin dash does have its supporters but we feel that this is the correct decision at this time. A traditional dash will be the production dash, but the concept of the Elgin dash is still viable. We have put it off to the side for now, but It may be available in a special edition, an option, or an add-on to the current dash. Regardless, we believe that the Elgin dash is a great way for Paul to honor his father’s memory.
Every day, we do everything possible to produce a safe, affordable, high-mileage vehicle made in America. We appreciate your feedback and passion and we will continue to do everything possible to make the Elio a reality.
*MSRP for non-refundable reservations only and applies only until non-refundable and refundable reservations total 65,000. Total current reservations can be seen at: eliomotors.com. MSRP excludes destination/delivery charges, taxes, title, registration, and options/installation.
Certain statements in this email including, but not limited to, statements related to anticipated commencement of commercial production, targeted pricing and performance goals, and statements that otherwise relate to future periods are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to the Company on the date of this email. Elio Motors assumes no obligation to update the information in this email.
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booboo
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Coss , do you still have the ability to mind meld two posts into one ?
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Cute; I'm sure I'll find a good place to use it.
wizard of ahs
Elio Addict
We have made substantial changes to the Elio's dash.
Elio Motors Momentum v92
There are many components that make up a vehicle which do not receive much attention. We spend quite a bit time thinking about a vehicle’s engine, but significantly less on components like a door handle, hood latch, and many others. Take your vehicle’s dashboard, for instance. While you may not think of it often, it provides a crucial function to the driving experience. A dash is much more than a cosmetic component and conveys important information to the driver. At Elio Motors, our dash has been a major topic of conversation among our supporters.
Up to this point, the design of the Elio Motors dash has resembled a Lord Elgin watch. The idea for the Elgin dash comes from a Lord Elgin watch Paul Elio received from his late father. The Elgin dash was one way Paul wanted to honor his father’s memory.
While we still believe the originality of the Elgin dash mirrors that of our vehicle, as a team we have decided to incorporate a traditional dash in the Elio. Today, we will take a look at the reasons for our decision.
Reservation Holder Feedback
At Elio Motors, we have an extensive network of vociferous supporters. Our supporters have always been very vocal in their opinions and ready to provide feedback on different aspects of our vehicle. After the idea of the Elgin dash was introduced, we realized that there was a strong preference for a traditional dash. The feedback from supporters and reservation holders was a major reason we will offer a standard dash in the base vehicle.
Low Base Price
Our mission has always been to produce the most affordable vehicle possible. Savings can be found throughout the vehicle, from the strategic placement of the hood latches to using off-the-shelf components. As the Elgin dash is a new idea, it is currently not in a production vehicle. Designing a new dash would inevitably add cost to the vehicle and using a more traditional dash allows us to keep the Elio as affordable as possible.
Development Time
Designing and testing a new component takes a considerable amount of time. We are very conscious of the value of doing everything we can to save as much time throughout the process. We also felt that a traditional dash was the right decision due to its universal acceptance and availability. The use of a traditional dash allows our engineers to focus on other matters to get the vehicle to market as quickly as possible.
We understand that the Elgin dash does have its supporters but we feel that this is the correct decision at this time. A traditional dash will be the production dash, but the concept of the Elgin dash is still viable. We have put it off to the side for now, but It may be available in a special edition, an option, or an add-on to the current dash. Regardless, we believe that the Elgin dash is a great way for Paul to honor his father’s memory.
Every day, we do everything possible to produce a safe, affordable, high-mileage vehicle made in America. We appreciate your feedback and passion and we will continue to do everything possible to make the Elio a reality.
*MSRP for non-refundable reservations only and applies only until non-refundable and refundable reservations total 65,000. Total current reservations can be seen at: eliomotors.com. MSRP excludes destination/delivery charges, taxes, title, registration, and options/installation.
Certain statements in this email including, but not limited to, statements related to anticipated commencement of commercial production, targeted pricing and performance goals, and statements that otherwise relate to future periods are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to the Company on the date of this email. Elio Motors assumes no obligation to update the information in this email.
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Sorry Coss ......there goes your side business
Just parts of it; I was reading in another thread about how someone wants a white face, and black numbers, I can do those.Sorry Coss ......there goes your side business
Or color match to the outside or interior of the E. That's the thing about custom, you have to learn to adjust to what people want.
Ty
Elio Addict
Can you convert one to the Elgin design?
NSTG8R
Elio Addict
Ty
Elio Addict
Boy, if it ends up being an optional dash, I don't imagine a lot of people having it - it'd make your Elio either more valuable or harder to sell depending on what you are aiming for. I'd be willing to bet that Paul makes a commemorative clock that will fit nicely on the dash over by the knobs. I don't really see them making a separate dash. Since the point of only building 7 colors and 2 models is to simplify production, it would be difficult to add in a dash option without making the dash modular in some fashion as the marshaling centers are supposed to be installing options. Dashes, to be squeak-free, have to be installed pretty tight and I can't see Elio doing that very well with a dash that can be popped out easily. 2 cents? These are mine.I may get a set to swap out just to get a reaction at future Elio events!