Looks Like A Big Production Delay Is Imminent

[Ty]

Ford is not going to be interested in getting into the Motorcycle manufacturing business. Besides, a motorcycle would not be counted in any automobile manufacturers C.A.F.E. numbers. If they did, Honda could produce all the gas guzzling behemoth super cars it wanted and not even get close to not meeting the CAFE requirements. All those scooters and CRF 50's get really good economy.

Good point.

 

[Velnias]

Here is a good article on this topic:

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140407/NEWS01/304070005/Public-private-p

 

[Kuda]

Check this one out: http://www.ktbs.com/video?clipId=10036893&autostart=true

Have sent query re., this to the Elio Team via their contact form. They have been very
good at responding to date, will advise.

 

[Kuda]

Here is a good article on this topic:

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140407/NEWS01/304070005/Public-private-p

Looks like they're doing what they said they would do :
IDB purchased the plant in December with $7.5 million in parish funds after commissioners discussed myriad financial options to assist startup automaker Elio Motors. The auto company had announced plans earlier in the year to purchase the plant, bringing 1,500 jobs.

Under the agreement, IDB would lease the plant to California-based industrial developer IRG, which would assist Elio Motors in setting up operations at the plant and sublease the remaining space.

This also from Facebook( I know,I know):
Tim GillespieJust got a message from Elio Motors - it was simple and to the point - "We have secured the plant in Shreveport, LA"....
4 · Yesterday at 6:33am

 

[karl]

http://www.wired.com/2012/04/audi-buys-ducati/

Reality is not the same for all of us...

 

[lafrisbee]

Looks like they're doing what they said they would do :
IDB purchased the plant in December with $7.5 million in parish funds after commissioners discussed myriad financial options to assist startup automaker Elio Motors. The auto company had announced plans earlier in the year to purchase the plant, bringing 1,500 jobs.

Under the agreement, IDB would lease the plant to California-based industrial developer IRG, which would assist Elio Motors in setting up operations at the plant and sublease the remaining space.

This also from Facebook( I know,I know):
Tim GillespieJust got a message from Elio Motors - it was simple and to the point - "We have secured the plant in Shreveport, LA"....
4 · Yesterday at 6:33am

The only thing I do not like about this is that now there is another company with their hand out... By "assist Elio Motors" they mean add another layer of capitalism, and try and get as much out of Elio as they can.

 

[SandyCWV]

This isn't another company with their hand out. It is from the original plan like Kuda27 said.
"Looks like they're doing what they said they would do".

 

[Kuda]

This isn't another company with their hand out. It is from the original plan like Kuda27 said.
"Looks like they're doing what they said they would do".

Also as 'Z' pointed out:
(Elio Board Member) Mr. Lichter Founded IRG, LLC and serves as its President and Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Lichter oversees all critical aspects of the business, including acquisitions, leasing, and property management at IRG. Mr. Lichter has held positions with General Services Administration of the United States Government, Mortgage Loan Department of New York Life Insurance Company, Marine Midland and started Quadrelle Realty Services, Inc. In recent years, he has acquired, in various forms and partnerships, over 100 industrial and commercial properties with a total size in excess of 100,000,000 square feet-making the portfolio the largest private holding of industrial and commercial real estate in the nation. Mr. Lichter is a national leader in transforming former military bases and industrial sites into thriving retail, residential and business.

He's not in business to lose tenants..............

 

[zelio]

Also as 'Z' pointed out:
(Elio Board Member) Mr. Lichter Founded IRG, LLC and serves as its President and Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Lichter oversees all critical aspects of the business, including acquisitions, leasing, and property management at IRG. Mr. Lichter has held positions with General Services Administration of the United States Government, Mortgage Loan Department of New York Life Insurance Company, Marine Midland and started Quadrelle Realty Services, Inc. In recent years, he has acquired, in various forms and partnerships, over 100 industrial and commercial properties with a total size in excess of 100,000,000 square feet-making the portfolio the largest private holding of industrial and commercial real estate in the nation. Mr. Lichter is a national leader in transforming former military bases and industrial sites into thriving retail, residential and business.

He's not in business to lose tenants..............

And he is on Elio's Board of Directors. :-) Z

 

[Kuda]

And he is on Elio's Board of Directors. Z

Noted:
Also as 'Z' pointed out:
(Elio Board Member) Mr. Lichter Founded IRG, LLC and serves as its President and Chairman of the Board.