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Originally Posted by gregsfc
The more that we see start ups come in and propose models that blur the lines between motorcycles and cars regarding some of these reverse trikes, especially if they're seen as possible mass market alternatives at affordable prices, the more likely and the quicker NHSTA will come in and redo the classification system and bankrupt all these start ups.
From what I can tell from these pics, Acrimoto and Elio and a few others better hurry up production or just stop now, as gov't regulators may grandfather vehicles already up for sale at the time changes are made..
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I'm sorry but you are totally wrong.
NHSTA position has been quite clear for over a half century on 3 wheelers.
Just because Elio lobbied hard to get trikes reclassified to require crash tests and smogging did not change their stance on this issue. (Elio would love nothing more than having a car that does not require a special motorcycle license)
I also don't think any car companies are the least bit concerned about 3 wheelers as they won't appeal to a normal new car buyer
and even if they do they will be a 2nd car toy. I have yet to meet a woman that would drive an Elio, let alone Arcimoto (but some would be willing to be a passenger)
Many 3 wheelers have been on the market over the last 50 years some superior in some ways to the Elio, at no point did people flock to them.
Arcimoto no different.
And let's face it, the big three write the crash laws to favor whatever they happen to be offering. Working in the auto industry I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt auto makers do everything in their power to be apart of the federal level decision making process. And if something unfavorable to them comes down the pipe, they lobby, then sue then ignore if at all possible.
Believing that the type of people who frequent this forum represent normal car buyers is foolish, although I would love an enclosed 3 wheeler I'm not normal.
Folks here represent the 1% of folks who are doers and intelligent.
Normal car buyers won't even recognize the Elio or Arcimoto and the market by either impact will be small.