CrimsonEclipse
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I recent saw a business model of some component manufacturers that focused on design and sold the manufacturing rights to companies all around the world and was paid a licensing fee per unit.
So why not do the same with the Elio?
Sell the base design but allow the local companies in each region to add and remove features relevant to the local market and government and simply collect the licensing fee?
There are countries across the world that need a small, simple vehicle that's gas powered.
An African manufacturer might install a small diesel. (petrol is less available)
An Indi manufacturer might super simplify the E with roll down windows and minimal sound system and a door on the opposite (or both) side(s).
A Chinese manufacturer might require a future EV system (hint hint)
From an investor point of view, China produces the car for a couple of years, then sells to the USA as a foot in the door for their future automotive offerings.
Production is hard. Maybe it's time to change strategies.
CE
So why not do the same with the Elio?
Sell the base design but allow the local companies in each region to add and remove features relevant to the local market and government and simply collect the licensing fee?
There are countries across the world that need a small, simple vehicle that's gas powered.
An African manufacturer might install a small diesel. (petrol is less available)
An Indi manufacturer might super simplify the E with roll down windows and minimal sound system and a door on the opposite (or both) side(s).
A Chinese manufacturer might require a future EV system (hint hint)
From an investor point of view, China produces the car for a couple of years, then sells to the USA as a foot in the door for their future automotive offerings.
Production is hard. Maybe it's time to change strategies.
CE