Engine, MPG, Products and Three Wheeled

Elio Motors introduces E1c engineering vehicle

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a set $7,300 base price, introduced its E1c engineering vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week.

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Motor Motors Motoring Engine

Elio Motors releases body framing and engine cradle design to suppliers for E-Series engineering prototype builds

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer launching a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800 ( earlier post ), has released to its suppliers the body framing and engine cradle design for its E-Series engineering prototypes.

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Engine Shelby Design Motor

Elio Motors begins work on Gen 5 prototype of $6,800, 84 MPG Vehicle

Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2015

Elio Motors has begun work on its fifth-generation prototype three-wheeled vehicle. liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype and a manual transmission. liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype and a manual transmission. Elio Motors is targeting a launch date mid 2016 for a vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8-l/100

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2016

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2014

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 introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

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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Auto Los Angeles MPG Exhaust

Elio Motors completes first E-Series test vehicle

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8 Once the testing phase is concluded, the company will begin preparations for building 100 pre-production vehicles at its Shreveport, La., manufacturing facility.

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Motor Motors Motoring Vehicles

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

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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Motor Motors Motoring Vehicles

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

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

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.

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Motor Motors Motoring Sale

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2015

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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Three Wheeled MPG 2016 2015

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

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. Included in its product strategy are: Cleaner engines.

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept

2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2018

Variable Compression Turbo engine. liter V6 engine is the world’s first production-ready variable compression turbo inline 4-cylinder ( earlier post )—which generates the performance of some V6 gasoline engines but with 4-cylinder level fuel economy. liter V6 engine, the 2.0-liter liter V6 engine, the 2.0-liter

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2019 Nissan Engine Fuel Economy

Aptera delays 2e until 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Paul’s leadership and (chief engineer) Tom Reichenbach’s talent have led to changes in the vehicle that are spot-on. By Domenick Yoney for Autobloggreen.

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Aptera 2010 San Diego 2009

Aptera Unveils Pre-Production 2e, Suppliers

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

In a press conference in Carlsbad, California, Aptera Motors unveiled the pre-production version of the electric three-wheel, 200+ mpg Aptera 2e along with 23 strategic suppliers , including GE; A123Systems for the Li-ion battery pack; Remy International for the drive motor ( earlier post ); and BorgWarner for the single ratio transaxle.

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Aptera Production Three Wheeled Li-ion

Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson. Can-Am’s three-wheeled products turned out to be some of the best touring vehicles I’ve ever ridden sans air conditioning.

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Elio Motors introduces E1c engineering vehicle

Elio Motors releases body framing and engine cradle design to suppliers for E-Series engineering prototype builds

Elio Motors begins work on Gen 5 prototype of $6,800, 84 MPG Vehicle

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

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

Elio introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

Elio Motors completes first E-Series test vehicle

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

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

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

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

2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

Aptera delays 2e until 2010

Aptera Unveils Pre-Production 2e, Suppliers

Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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