Johnapool
Elio Addict
So, what if, down the line, the Elio never makes it into production?
Now, don't get me wrong- I will never lose the Elio fever, and actually feel like the company will probably succeed.
But, in a couple of years, I am going to buy and refurbish/restore a Honda Insight, 2005-2006, if there is not an Elio parked out front.
Two-seater, 1.0 engine, 60 to 70 mpg highway, great reliability.
Here is some info from Wikipedia:
Honda increased the vehicle's fuel efficiency using aluminum and plastic extensively to reduce the vehicle's weight. The basic structure is a new, lightweight aluminum monocoque, reinforced in key areas with aluminum extrusions joined at cast aluminum lugs.[17] Stamped aluminum panels are welded on to this structure to form an extremely light and rigid platform for the drivetrain and suspension. The Inisght has a body weight less than half that of the contemporary Civic 3-door, with increased torsional rigidity by 38% and bending rigidity by 13%.[15] Honda built the Insight with aluminum front brake calipers and rear brake drums, and with a largely aluminum suspension, in addition to standard aluminum wheels; reducing the ratio of un-sprung to sprung weight as well as the total weight. The fuel tank is plastic; the engine mounts were aluminum; and the exhaust is a small, thin wall pipe.[16] Its compact spare is also aluminum. The Insight weighed 1,847 lb (838 kg) in manual transmission form or 1,964 lb (891 kg) with CVT and air conditioning.
Insight has a coefficient of drag of 0.25e. The absence of a rear seat allows the body to taper just behind the driver and the rear track is approximately 7 inches narrower than the front track.
The CVT-equipped Insight is classified as a super-low emissions vehicle.[18] The Insight features low emissions: the California Air Resources Board gave the 5-speed model aULEV rating, and the CVT model earned a SULEV rating – the 5-speed model's lean-burn ability traded increased efficiency for slightly higher NOx emissions.
So, what are some other alternative vehicles with super fuel economy?
Now, don't get me wrong- I will never lose the Elio fever, and actually feel like the company will probably succeed.
But, in a couple of years, I am going to buy and refurbish/restore a Honda Insight, 2005-2006, if there is not an Elio parked out front.
Two-seater, 1.0 engine, 60 to 70 mpg highway, great reliability.
Here is some info from Wikipedia:
Honda increased the vehicle's fuel efficiency using aluminum and plastic extensively to reduce the vehicle's weight. The basic structure is a new, lightweight aluminum monocoque, reinforced in key areas with aluminum extrusions joined at cast aluminum lugs.[17] Stamped aluminum panels are welded on to this structure to form an extremely light and rigid platform for the drivetrain and suspension. The Inisght has a body weight less than half that of the contemporary Civic 3-door, with increased torsional rigidity by 38% and bending rigidity by 13%.[15] Honda built the Insight with aluminum front brake calipers and rear brake drums, and with a largely aluminum suspension, in addition to standard aluminum wheels; reducing the ratio of un-sprung to sprung weight as well as the total weight. The fuel tank is plastic; the engine mounts were aluminum; and the exhaust is a small, thin wall pipe.[16] Its compact spare is also aluminum. The Insight weighed 1,847 lb (838 kg) in manual transmission form or 1,964 lb (891 kg) with CVT and air conditioning.
Insight has a coefficient of drag of 0.25e. The absence of a rear seat allows the body to taper just behind the driver and the rear track is approximately 7 inches narrower than the front track.
The CVT-equipped Insight is classified as a super-low emissions vehicle.[18] The Insight features low emissions: the California Air Resources Board gave the 5-speed model aULEV rating, and the CVT model earned a SULEV rating – the 5-speed model's lean-burn ability traded increased efficiency for slightly higher NOx emissions.
So, what are some other alternative vehicles with super fuel economy?
