Momentum V136

[Coss]

Following in the footsteps of the Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle

Elio Motors Momentum v136

The necessity of moving from Point A to Point B has remained constant through the decades. This necessity demanded an affordable vehicle for the masses, and throughout the years two vehicles filled the void: the Ford Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle. Nearly 2 decades into the 21st century, a vehicle has yet to emerge as the next standard bearer in affordable transportation. We believe that the Elio will be that vehicle.





*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.

Elio Motors 2942 North 24th Street Suite 114-700 Phoenix, AZ 85016 US

 

[Coss]

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The Next Generation of Affordable Transportation
by The Elio Team



In many respects, the 21st century seems to bear no resemblance to the 20th. As technology continues to grow at an exponential rate, we often wonder how everyday tasks were accomplished before the proliferation of the internet. Yet, the necessity of moving from Point A to Point B has remained a constant through the decades. This necessity demanded an affordable vehicle for the masses, and throughout the years two vehicles filled the void: the Ford Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle. Nearly 2 decades into the 21st century, a vehicle has yet to emerge as the next standard bearer in affordable transportation. We believe that the Elio will be that vehicle.

To say that the Model-T had a dramatic and instant effect on mass transportation would be a gross understatement. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History “In 1900, Americans owned 8 thousand cars, in 1920, 8 million.” The primary reason for this sudden influx of new vehicles was the Model T, which initially cost $850 in 1908, approximately $18,000 in today's dollars. By 1925, the production of the Model T was soaring (more than 15 million vehicles) while costs were lowered ($260, or $6,000 today.) Suddenly, transportation was available to everyday people.

The Volkswagen Beetle was the Model T’s unofficial successor in providing inexpensive mass transportation. The Beetle was attractive to a wide audience due to its unique design and low cost. The 1969 Volkswagen Beetle cost $1,700, or $12,000 today. By 1972, the Volkswagen Beetle surpassed the Model T and became the best-selling vehicle of all-time. The Beetle picked up where the Model T left off and demonstrated the enduring demand for a reasonably priced vehicle.

While the Model T and Volkswagen Beetle were the standards in providing affordable transportation, that position remains vacant today. For American car buyers, this void is deeply felt. In July of this year, Consumer Affairs found that most Americans are unable to afford a new vehicle. In 2014, CNBC reported that most Americans were unable to even afford a used vehicle. The time has come for the 3rd wave of affordable mass transportation.

At Elio Motors, we endeavor to usher in this wave through both our vehicle and our business plan. Our ultra-low base price can save customers immediately, while our impressive gas mileage will provide ongoing savings at the pump. Further, we plan to offer unique financing options to make Elio ownership easier and more affordable.

Countless models have been introduced since the Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle, and none of them have effectively filled the void they left behind. And with new car prices rising to absurd levels, it seems that few automakers have a desire to do so. At Elio Motors, we aspire to bring the idea of affordable mass transportation into the 21st century. We believe that through both our vehicle and our business plan, we can carry the torch and bring the concept of affordable transportation back to the automotive industry.

The Elio Team | December 20, 2017 at 5:58 pm |

 

[Sailor Dog]

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The Elio Team posted: " In many respects, the 21st century seems to bear no resemblance to the 20th. As technology continues to grow at an exponential rate, we often wonder how everyday tasks were accomplished before the proliferation of the internet. Yet, the necessity of movi"

The Next Generation of Affordable Transportation
by The Elio Team



In many respects, the 21st century seems to bear no resemblance to the 20th. As technology continues to grow at an exponential rate, we often wonder how everyday tasks were accomplished before the proliferation of the internet. Yet, the necessity of moving from Point A to Point B has remained a constant through the decades. This necessity demanded an affordable vehicle for the masses, and throughout the years two vehicles filled the void: the Ford Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle. Nearly 2 decades into the 21st century, a vehicle has yet to emerge as the next standard bearer in affordable transportation. We believe that the Elio will be that vehicle.

To say that the Model-T had a dramatic and instant effect on mass transportation would be a gross understatement. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History “In 1900, Americans owned 8 thousand cars, in 1920, 8 million.” The primary reason for this sudden influx of new vehicles was the Model T, which initially cost $850 in 1908, approximately $18,000 in today's dollars. By 1925, the production of the Model T was soaring (more than 15 million vehicles) while costs were lowered ($260, or $6,000 today.) Suddenly, transportation was available to everyday people.

The Volkswagen Beetle was the Model T’s unofficial successor in providing inexpensive mass transportation. The Beetle was attractive to a wide audience due to its unique design and low cost. The 1969 Volkswagen Beetle cost $1,700, or $12,000 today. By 1972, the Volkswagen Beetle surpassed the Model T and became the best-selling vehicle of all-time. The Beetle picked up where the Model T left off and demonstrated the enduring demand for a reasonably priced vehicle.

While the Model T and Volkswagen Beetle were the standards in providing affordable transportation, that position remains vacant today. For American car buyers, this void is deeply felt. In July of this year, Consumer Affairs found that most Americans are unable to afford a new vehicle. In 2014, CNBC reported that most Americans were unable to even afford a used vehicle. The time has come for the 3rd wave of affordable mass transportation.

At Elio Motors, we endeavor to usher in this wave through both our vehicle and our business plan. Our ultra-low base price can save customers immediately, while our impressive gas mileage will provide ongoing savings at the pump. Further, we plan to offer unique financing options to make Elio ownership easier and more affordable.

Countless models have been introduced since the Model T and the Volkswagen Beetle, and none of them have effectively filled the void they left behind. And with new car prices rising to absurd levels, it seems that few automakers have a desire to do so. At Elio Motors, we aspire to bring the idea of affordable mass transportation into the 21st century. We believe that through both our vehicle and our business plan, we can carry the torch and bring the concept of affordable transportation back to the automotive industry.

The Elio Team | December 20, 2017 at 5:58 pm |

ELIO WILL BE THE BIGGEST SELLING VEHICLE (OF ANY CATEGORY) EVER!!!*

*INCLUDING EVELIO SALES (15,000,000++ worldwide)...in my opinion. Watch & see

 

[booboo]

3 WHEELS FOR THE RESTOFUS !

P.S. "We are all Britian's."

 

[RSchneider]

Elio forgot to mention the Yugo. It's what came after the Beetle and fulfilled the need for cheap transportation. It was $3,990 back in 1986 which would be $8,900 today. Then after that was the Geo Metro. It was $6,750 in 1991 and that's $12K today. The Elio is really the 5th wave of affordable transportation.

 

[Sailor Dog]

Elio forgot to mention the Yugo. It's what came after the Beetle and fulfilled the need for cheap transportation. It was $3,990 back in 1986 which would be $8,900 today. Then after that was the Geo Metro. It was $6,750 in 1991 and that's $12K today. The Elio is really the 5th wave of affordable transportation.

I know that you are kidding, but we are talking about the two most important and best selling vehicles in automotive history with the Model T & the VW Beetle. The Yugo in all it's crappy iterations didn't even crack 800,000 total sales of which only 250,000 were exported. Couldn't find total figures for the Geo Metro and it's many badges but don't see more than a few million. Neither were landmarks in automotive history. After the Beetle surpassed the T at just 15M in 1972, it's gone on to over 21M. It's like comparing Bach to Beethoven to the Beatles with Hadyn to Herman's Hermits... although even sales in the range of either the Yugo or the Metro would be a monster win for ELIO.

 

[3wheelin]

I know that you are kidding, but we are talking about the two most important and best selling vehicles in automotive history with the Model T & the VW Beetle. The Yugo in all it's crappy iterations didn't even crack 800,000 total sales of which only 250,000 were exported. Couldn't find total figures for the Geo Metro and it's many badges but don't see more than a few million. Neither were landmarks in automotive history. After the Beetle surpassed the T at just 15M in 1972, it's gone on to over 21M. It's like comparing Bach to Beethoven to the Beatles with Hadyn to Herman's Hermits... although even sales in the range of either the Yugo or the Metro would be a monster win for ELIO.

GO ELIO.....in 2020!

 

[Johnny Acree]

OK, now I'm nervous.

 

[Watashiwah]

OK, now I nervous.

Why be nervous? 2020 is only two years and three days away!!

Time does seem to fly by as we get older, eh?

 

[Marshall]

Oops! I think I accidentally reported a poster thinking it was an attached report about the Elio's expected production date. I was trying to figure out where the 2020 date came from.

How long has it been since there was new information rather than the regurgitated old information in the monthly PR letters? I believe "momentum" had come to a screeching halt barring something new.