ECO Motor Company - Welcome to EMC3 - The Shape of the Future - 60+ MPG EMC3 Commuter
I'm interested in this vehicle as a "play car" for rainy days or general errand running. they claim 60mpg on a 10 gallon tank at 87octane for 600 mile range. It uses a 1.0L 3cyl engine in reverse trike layout. Seating for 2, heat, AC, power windows, am/fm/mp3/cd, LED lighting system, highway capable all for..... $14k (w/ mtx)
This is something that is very interesting to me because the owner of the company also mentioned in an interview that they have a turbo-intercooled version making 85+hp (standard is 52hp). I can't find curb weight anywhere but it doesn't look TOO bad. 85hp won't make it a rocket by any means but I bet it'll be more fun to drive than a honda Fit and will get more attention.
What do you guys like/dislike about this vehicle? I'm very pro-EV but I'd buy this gas-powered car today if I could see one in person and drive it. It meets all my needs (except performance) and is licensed as a motorcycle so costs will be much cheaper than buying a Fit or Cube or Soul.
thoughts?
