10-03-2013, 01:58 PM
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Elio better get going...
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10-03-2013, 02:50 PM
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I'll worry about the Toyotas when I see them in the dealer lots.
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10-03-2013, 04:53 PM
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IIRC, these Toyota seem to answer a new japanese law like the Kei car one but they are presented with a very low top speed, something like 35 mph when a Renault Twizy offer a 55 mph ability (and it's already on the street too)
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10-03-2013, 10:11 PM
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I don't see how this could even compare to the Elio.
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10-03-2013, 10:17 PM
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I don't see how this could even compare to the Elio.
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Neither do I. The Elio seems more suitable for all-around traffic, while this one looks more like an NEV. |
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10-03-2013, 10:23 PM
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That seems perfect for Toyota City, going into town, maybe light city commuting (if you can't afford a bicycle?) while Elio seems like a car alternative.
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10-04-2013, 11:31 AM
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If Elio does produce their vehicle for $6500 it will be a miracle.
I don't think any of the large auto makes would even consider getting into the market if Elio was successful.
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10-04-2013, 11:49 AM
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"as a car-sharing program in Toyota City." In other words, not really "production". I'll believe it when I see one for sale here. Same with elio. Nice idea, but I have major doubts it'll ever get off the ground. See Aptera.
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10-04-2013, 12:46 PM
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Quote:
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I don't see how this could even compare to the Elio.
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...the only comparison made is the three-wheeled configuration, whether it is a ride-share platform, leased or purchased we only hope it really comes to the practical production numbers and allows us to take it for a spin or even live with. |
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10-04-2013, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
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...because Toyota will have their tilt-leaning 'full-body helmet' i-Road in production.
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Quote:
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...the only comparison made is the three-wheeled configuration, whether it is a ride-share platform, leased or purchased we only hope it really comes to the practical production numbers and allows us to take it for a spin or even live with.
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Ah, my bad. The way you wrote it I thought you meant Elio would not be successful if Toyota brought these here first. I was thinking you meant the i-don't like bicycles device would make the Elio pointless, and it (Elio) wouldn't sell because the i thing is here.
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