New Engine Unveiling And Testing

[Cache Man]

I think those who choose the automatics will adapt to it very quickly. Every person has to get used to the "feel" of what they're driving, then pay no attention to it after that, unless "something" changes is what they've grown used to.
I'll stick with the stick!

I just want the opportunity to drive all the different options. Not just around in a circle in a parking lot. A good 10+ minute drive as a minimum.

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Except the continuous drone of the engine... albeit in its most efficient rpm level. No thanks. I still like gears. Of course, it would be more efficient to only make cvts. Without choice, you'd be cutting valuable customers out.

2 transmissions were always in the mix. The q of which would be the option hasn't been finalized,

 

[JEBar]

I just want the opportunity to drive all the different options. Not just around in a circle in a parking lot. A good 10+ minute drive as a minimum.

unless a massive amount of money materializes, I don't see how EM could produce enough test drive vehicles to give reservations holders, spread all across the country, a chance for such, close to home, test drives .... I have no clue what is being discussed but I could see a couple of test drive vehicles at the factory where folks could come when its time to place their order .... I could also see some test drives be made available as part of the tour .... even with our yet to be determined reservation number which (if reservations were closed today) should be well over 30,000, I question if the infrastructure will be in place across the country for universal pre-order test drives to be readily available .... please note, the above is based on watching from afar and may or may not have any coloration with what is to come

 

[JEBar]

2 transmissions were always in the mix. The q of which would be the option hasn't been finalized,

I thought that the manual transmission was going to be standard and the AMT would be an extra cost option .... that makes sense to me because the manual transmission is supposed to be cheaper

 

[Cache Man]

2 transmissions were always in the mix. The q of which would be the option hasn't been finalized,

There will be two transitions. A manual and the AMT.

 

[Ray O]

There will be two transitions. A manual and the AMT.

Thank you for the information.

 

[Smitty901]

Should they find the cash to build the ELIO it is likely I will finish my order for one with the automatic and take delivery with out ever seeing onew in person let alone rive it. As I did with the $1000 I will take my chances.

 

[RKing]

Me too, would love to test drive but fact is I want one and have already made my mind up. I don't expect a sports car or lux ride, I expect efficiency and am confident it will deliver.

 

[Cache Man]

I just heard good news from Elio. They said they are making progress on the financing front. I requested more detail but I have not heard back yet.

 

[Ray O]

We all hope they get the financing and hope to see the results of the prototype engine. This country needs this the price of gas is starting to go up already. Plus this will help people with low income to have reliable transportation.