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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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The vehicles will be manufactured using more than 90% North American content and as many existing and proven parts as possible. relinquished as part of its 2009 bankruptcy proceedings. The three-wheeled Elio is powered by an inline, 3-cylinder, 0.9 GM produced more than 4.8

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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. Cementing our relationship with AISIN is another major milestone in our development.

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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, Many parts were identified as cost and risk reductions to be sourced as currently produced off-the-shelf components. Current prototype of 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 The E-Series completion was funded in large part by the crowd-funded stock sale the company completed earlier this year. manufacturing facility.

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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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Aptera delays 2e until 2010

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During the past 12 months, the company’s initial offering – the aerodynamic Aptera 2e, an all-electric, three-wheeled two-seater that gets the equivalent of 200-plus mpg – has evolved from concept to near reality. . “Aptera’s production and delivery will be tied directly to funding,&# said Wilbur.

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