Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2015

Startup automaker Elio Motors put on its first-ever car-show press conference last week, taking the last slot on Thursday''s media schedule at the New York Auto Show. Founder and CEO Paul Elio appeared at a simple podium in front of a bright-orange prototype Elio three-wheeled vehicle.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 8, 2015

Startup Elio Motors, which needs $230 million to begin production of its radical lightweight, two-seat, three-wheeled fuel-efficient vehicle, is still about $165 million short. CEO Paul Elio, speaking at last week''s New York Auto Show, said it has taken more than 41,000 deposits from eager potential buyers.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2018

Paul Elio told investors and media Friday in Shreveport, Louisiana, that his three-wheeled car would go on sale next year after several delays and questions about funding. "I Elio told media that his company had raised more than $110 million for a three-wheeled car that would cost $7,500 and manage.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Elio Motors’ tiny three-wheeled, 84-mpg vehicle already has a significant following, but before Elio can turn those fans into buyers, it needs to secure a place to build it.

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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. —Elio Motors founder and CEO Paul Elio.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2014

Elio Motors has taken the next step in its plan to manufacture its $6,800 3-wheel vehicles in Louisiana; the Caddo Parish Industrial Development Board (IDB) completed its purchase of the former General Motors Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant, allowing Elio Motors to progress in its manufacturing timeline.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2018

Fledgling automaker Elio Motors said it has good news this week for its three-wheeled car, which has been delayed for several years.

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