New Elio Web Site Update

[CompTrex]

Both! Just to be on the safe side.....

Good call. Adds balance and symmetry.
What was that thing @zelio was talking about? fen schwey?

 

[Joshua Caldwell]

What would I like as an accessory? A powered vehicle cellular antenna coupled with a cross carrier microcell AT&T/Verizon/T-Mobile/Sprint so that even when you are way outside the range that your phone's tiny antenna could pick up a signal, your service still works. This type of booster can extend your typical 3 mile cellphone range to about 20 miles.

 

[Dusty921]

Looks like EM is sort of admitting that 84 mpg on the highway won't be accomplished... phrases now used are "up to 84 mpg". That's fine, not a big deal.

What does a rear diffuser do? (see the Customization area)

Cool options that look intriguing, not sure that I'll get them: trunk lid cover, side rear window vents, wireless LED door sills, ... and they state that we are welcome to send pictures of other options that we'd like to see. Nice.

REALLY nice Support page, starts off with a "knowledge base" with a ton of FAQs, many more than before. One interesting answer: "If you were to make a $1000 All In reservation today we are estimating that you would receive a vehicle approximately 3 months after production starts next year." So roughly, they are thinking 12,000 cars produced within first 3 months of production. That's definitely in line with our speculative predictions. A spreadsheet that I did shows EM could produce as many as 14,400 by the end of 3 months.

Jeff,
I'm sure they're saying up to 84mpg for drivers that know how to drive. The speed up slow down folks just won't understand.
My take on the diffuser, cleans up and hurries out any air trapped by the rear wheel housing. Makes the car slicker aerodynamically. Front spoiler/dam starts that process under and around the car. IMHO just an old racers take on it.

 

[DanS]

I have heard that there might be an optional underbody panel to increase aerodymanics. Does anyone know about this?

 

[Jeff Porter]

I have heard that there might be an optional underbody panel to increase aerodymanics. Does anyone know about this?

Might be some info here: http://www.eliomotors.com/features/#customization

 

[Dusty921]

I have heard that there might be an optional underbody panel to increase aerodymanics. Does anyone know about this?

What I saw of the underbody at Ga Air Show, it's pretty slick to start with.

But Aero is Aero and any more is worth checking out!

Proved that on an asphalt modified stockcar with two vertical, 1"H x 24"L, air dams, one on each side of the nose, keeping more air flowing up and over. Helped plant the front end. These little strips worked so good that a competitor noticed and reported us to Tech, we were told to take them off or be disqualified.

 

[DanS]

Might be some info here: http://www.eliomotors.com/features/#customization

Hey Jeff, I've already been there. There is nothing there about underbody panels. I sure hope it's an option. I am interested in anything that will make the car more efficient and safe like underbody panels and external lighting options. All the things they added on that page are "Neat" but not what I am interested in.

 

[imageon]

I have been away for a while.
That dash they show in the ad on page is that going to be like a display on a screen and is the screen going to be behind the wheel like a instrument panel?
MK

 

[goofyone]

I have been away for a while.
That dash they show in the ad on page is that going to be like a display on a screen and is the screen going to be behind the wheel like a instrument panel?
MK

That depends on the configuration your opt for. The current images are not of a gauge cluster replacement dash but instead of a second screen in the cockpit however we are being told that an LCD gauge cluster option which includes this information will also be available.

http://elioowners.com/threads/11-03...pg-elio-into-connected-internet-vehicle.4604/

 

[imageon]

Thanks,
So what were are looking at is actual a display optional that should appear on a secondary screen which could show multiple imaging such as engine info., GPS, etc.?
MK