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Elio Takes Another Step Toward Building 3-Wheeler In Ex-GM Plant

Green Car Reports

Many in the green car industry are watching startup automaker Elio Motors with interest. The company has big plans for its small three-wheeled car, as well as thousands of fans on social media networks and plenty of names on the order list.

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Shockwave three-wheel electric roadster revealed

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An electric sports car has to be the ultimate motoring thrill. Electric cars' Able to make the most of the instant torque of a battery drivetrain, we’ve seen a few electric roadster concepts in recent years. Over in Tennessee, in the US, one new concept has caught our eye. Revealed at last month’s EarthFest in K[.].

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Plug-in hybrid price guide, 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, Elio woes: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have an updated plug-in hybrid price guide, the debut of the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback, and an update on Elio Motors and its "84 mpg" three-wheeled vehicle. All this and more on Green Car Reports. What would Nikola Tesla think of the Tesla Model S?

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Toyota i-Road premiere for Geneva

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Every motor show needs its share of wackier concepts, and this year, Toyota is delivering the goods for the Geneva Motor Show. Unlike the four-wheel Renault Twizy, Toyota’s model rides on only three wheels and [.]. Meet the i-Road.

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Aptera closes as it fails to secure investment

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Electric car maker Aptera has had to close its doors for the final time after failing to secure investment. The Californian firm, known for its kooky three-wheel electric concept, had plans for a four-door saloon type car, that was projected to get in the equivalent 190 miles to the gallon.

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Honda reveals minimalist electric vision

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Honda is to unveil a ‘revolutionary’ one person battery electric vehicle concept at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. Set to debut alongside the EV-N concept, the three wheeled wonder uses an electric drivetrain mounted low in the chassis to give the vehicle a low centre of gravity and increase its stability.

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Piaggio introduces electric Ape Calessino

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The three-wheel vehicle has sold more than two million units across five continents and Piaggio is hopeful that the new electric design can further its success. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Piaggio Piaggio Ape Calessino Piaggio Ape Calessino Electric.