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Elio Motors set to begin operations in former GM plant in Caddo Parish; 80 mpg highway 3-wheeler for $6,800

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Paul Elio, CEO and founder of Elio Motors, said he expects his company to begin commercial vehicle production in first quarter 2015, with significant hiring at the Caddo Parish facility to begin by the fourth quarter of 2014 and full employment to be reached in late 2015. The three-wheeled Elio is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 0.9

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Elio’s crowdfunding campaign attracts $16M in non-binding interest so far

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Capital raised will help fund the 2016 launch of its three-wheel, enclosed vehicle that Elio expects to sell for $6,800. Nearly 45,000 people have made reservations to purchase one of the vehicles, which Elio says will deliver up to 84 mpg US.

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Elio Motors launches stock sale to raise $25M to help bring 3-wheeler to market

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Elio Motors is launching an innovative, enclosed, three-wheel vehicle (the Elio) that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted $6,800 base price and is aiming for a late 2016 production launch. More than 47,000 people have reserved a spot in line to purchase a vehicle when they go to production.

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Elio Motors plans to sell 100 pre-production 3-wheelers; consumer launch moving to 2017 as company seeks funding

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Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a targeted base price of $6,800, will sell 100 pre-production vehicles built at its Shreveport, Louisiana, production facility fourth quarter of 2016. —Paul Elio.

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Elio Motors selects Comau for powertrain and automated assembly systems for 3-wheel vehicles

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a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, as its automation partner to build its three-wheel, high efficiency vehicle. We are very pleased to be partnering with Elio Motors on the assembly of this unique three-wheel vehicle.

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. 100 km (62 mpg US) and 99g of CO 2 /km. L/100 km (118 mpg US).

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Elio Motors to use Flame-Spray cylinder coating for projected 10% boost in engine performance in 3-wheeler

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which will launch an enclosed, three-wheeled vehicle in 2015, has named Flame-Spray Industries , Inc., The car is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 1-liter, 70 hp (52 kW) gasoline fuel-injected, SOHC engine and has projected fuel economy of 84 mpg (2.8 l/100km) on the highway and 49 mpg (4.8 Elio Motors, Inc.,

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