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

Green Car Congress

Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV. More than 40,000 people have put down money to reserve a spot to purchase one of the Elio vehicles.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Paulson, Coda’s founder Miles Rubin has attracted investments from other well-connected individuals, including Thomas “Mack&# McLarty, former chief of staff for President Clinton. Connect the investor to the electric-vehicle developer: A. Tesla Motors. General Motors. Fisker Automotive.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Credit: GM) General Motors and Segway plan to take a two-wheel concept vehicle for a spin around New York City on Tuesday. The Piaggio MP3 is a three wheeled maxi-scooter already being sold in the USA! Imagine small, nimble electric vehicles that know where other moving objects are and avoid running into them.

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