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Elio introduces Gen5 three-wheeler prototype at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Elio Motors introduced its three-wheeled P5 fifth-generation prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With the new engine from IAV, the Elio is projected to go from 0-to-60 mph in 9.6 seconds, have a top speed of more than 100 mph and get up to 84 mpg on the highway. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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

Green Car Congress

100 km) three-wheeled vehicle with a target date of 2016, unveiled its engine prototype: a 0.9-liter, More than 40,000 people have put down money to reserve a spot to purchase one of the Elio vehicles. Elio Motors, the start-up developing a $6,800, 84-mpg- (2.8l/100 liter, 3-cylinder unit developed by IAV.

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10 New EVs Racing into the Market in 2024

Blink Charging

Whether you’re in the market for high-performance vehicles, budget-friendly options for newcomers to the EV scene, or even a unique three-wheeled model, there’s something to suit everyone’s needs. With a dual-motor setup, the Q6 e-tron is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under six seconds, as stated by Audi.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

The Truth About Cars

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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Would you rather have one $50k EV or 50 of these $1k Chinese electric cars

Baua Electric

Meet this fun little purple three-wheeled electric car that barely manages to fulfill the requirements of a car. Instead, drivers operate the handlebar that controls the front wheel through a fork instead of traditional automotive linkage to two wheels. Think of it like an enclosed tuk-tuk. Or at least, the one seat.

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