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Lit Motors C-1
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I compare that statement to saying a 25 gallon gas tank is capable of totally demolishing the car and it's driver if it ever exploded. LOL My motto: No fear!
I wish Lit Motors were as good as Elio Motors at keeping their followers and the public informed of progress as by their own admission they do still have quite a bit of time before production begins. They did however release this video a few days ago demonstrating some very good progress.
Yes that LM video does look pretty good. I had been concerned that they had a 'wobble' when the bike was moving or standing. If it does have any wobble left, it doesn't seem to be enough to be a bother, at least not visually. The video also answers the question of the lean, i.e, yes it does lean into turns.
The pricing places the C1 in a completely different market from the Elio, with the exception of the few people who are motivated by fun or other more narrow interest.
Also the test bed was a single seat vehicle. That's very limiting to it's utilitarian value.
The pricing places the C1 in a completely different market from the Elio, with the exception of the few people who are motivated by fun or other more narrow interest.
Also the test bed was a single seat vehicle. That's very limiting to it's utilitarian value.
I also wondered about wobble but it is good to see it appears to be quite steady. I am sure this will all be refined further over time as the hardware and software continue development.
As a single track vehicle it really does not have much of a choice but to counter-steer and lean into turns even if this presents some extra challenges concerning programing the drive by wire steering system as it uses automotive controls.
I believe the production model is supposed to provide tandem seating however even in the renderings the rear seat looks to be very tight and really intended to be used as the trunk area.
As a very compact electric vehicle with a currently estimated price tag of 3x the cost of the Elio the Lit C-1 is definitely in a completely different category of vehicles which is great for both companies. I hope both companies can do well as these are exactly the kind of creative home grown solutions we need.
As a single track vehicle it really does not have much of a choice but to counter-steer and lean into turns even if this presents some extra challenges concerning programing the drive by wire steering system as it uses automotive controls.
I believe the production model is supposed to provide tandem seating however even in the renderings the rear seat looks to be very tight and really intended to be used as the trunk area.
As a very compact electric vehicle with a currently estimated price tag of 3x the cost of the Elio the Lit C-1 is definitely in a completely different category of vehicles which is great for both companies. I hope both companies can do well as these are exactly the kind of creative home grown solutions we need.
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Dusty921
Elio Addict
The motto that hung in our race shop for years.
"Its no fun, til' somebody gets hurt"
I'm with you Rick.......
Just yesterday Lit Motors started up some conversation on Lit FaceBook after some long silence following the VP of Marketing's departure. They mentioned available parts suppliers ready to roll for the very first time which gives me some inclination that they may have been working quietly on more than just the PE4 protoype on their long road to production.
Goofyone, I agree! I wish they were more like EM in communicating with their fan base.......maybe that will change. The videos do show some drive progress on a very high tech concept.
Sadly, they mention more frequent future updates to reservation holders a couple weeks after I cancelled mine. Elio is very close to their 2015 Production deadline. Lit has no announced production date.......my guess is 2-3 years out. I can only hope sooner because I will jump back in..............in a heartbeat.
Goofyone, I agree! I wish they were more like EM in communicating with their fan base.......maybe that will change. The videos do show some drive progress on a very high tech concept.
Sadly, they mention more frequent future updates to reservation holders a couple weeks after I cancelled mine. Elio is very close to their 2015 Production deadline. Lit has no announced production date.......my guess is 2-3 years out. I can only hope sooner because I will jump back in..............in a heartbeat.
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That could go a little beyond my no fear motto! I may change it to No Fear!............Safety First!The motto that hung in our race shop for years.
"Its no fun, til' somebody gets hurt"
I'm with you Rick.......
JNR
Elio Addict
I just received a newsletter in an email. Interesting (over month old) video with a few things I haven't seen before. However, still disappointing that it barely leans and goes about 10 mph in the video.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/201...ail&utm_term=0_18de925803-1a0cfcefaa-52031405
Maybe my next vehicle after the Elio, by 2020.
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/201...ail&utm_term=0_18de925803-1a0cfcefaa-52031405
Maybe my next vehicle after the Elio, by 2020.
Actually the new video of the prototype on the street......and showing it's stability on ice looks very promising. I'm hoping we see this in Lit Motors Showrooms by early 2017. Definitely my next vehicle if it makes it to production.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?utm_campaign=e6ed44b9ce-Pre_order_Newsletter_November_201411_26_2014&v=jwLGFxKPzY4&utm_term=0_cd0f3fd30d-e6ed44b9ce-55893873&utm_source=Lit C-1 Pre-Orders&feature=youtu.be&utm_medium=email
http://m.youtube.com/watch?utm_campaign=e6ed44b9ce-Pre_order_Newsletter_November_201411_26_2014&v=jwLGFxKPzY4&utm_term=0_cd0f3fd30d-e6ed44b9ce-55893873&utm_source=Lit C-1 Pre-Orders&feature=youtu.be&utm_medium=email