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

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Elio Motors has begun work on its fifth-generation prototype three-wheeled vehicle. Elio Motors is targeting a launch date mid 2016 for a vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8-l/100 Elio and its manufacturing partner Comau (wholly owned by FCA) will build the vehicle at a manufacturing facility in Shreveport, La.,

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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

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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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AISIN Group to provide transmissions for Elio 3-wheeler

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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 $7,450, has selected AISIN Group to supply transmissions for the Elio.

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Elio Motors completes first E-Series test vehicle

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Elio Motors, the start-up vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg (2.8 manufacturing facility. l/100km) with a targeted base price of $6,800, has completed its first E-Series testing vehicle, code-named the E1A.

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

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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. Current prototype of the Elio. Click to enlarge.

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Elio Motors introduces E1c engineering vehicle

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

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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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