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Elio introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

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Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The company is targeting a launch date of late 2016 for the enclosed vehicle that is expected to deliver to 84 mpg and retail for a targeted base price of $6,800. The P5 is the company’s first prototype to feature the 0.9-liter,

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Elio Motors unveils engine prototype for 84 mpg highway 3-wheeler

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100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, Too, the Elio is considerably lighter than anything else on the market today; the Geo Metro engine was optimized for running at the higher load used in a heavier and larger vehicle. Current prototype of the Elio.

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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. The P5 will feature an engine developed by IAV specifically for the Elio and also will feature a production level transmission from Aisin.

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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 seeking to raise the $25 million to move closer to production, including building and testing an additional 25 vehicles that will be used for final engineering steps and validation. More than 47,000 people have reserved a spot in line to purchase a vehicle when they go to production. Elio Motors received more than $45.6

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