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Old 12-28-2015, 03:34 PM   #1301 (permalink)
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I don't think Santa Cruz will accept anything less than something like a 750 horse all wheel drive 200 mile per hour Tesla Ludicrous
Well then Santa Cruz will just have to make their own then. Something like a Tesla drivetrain (only 400hp) in a R. Q. Riley XR-3 or the Arcimoto SRK.

The backs of the cycle fenders and the body itself could have plasma actuators to manage the air flow.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...rag-20309.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_actuator

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Old 01-07-2016, 02:44 PM   #1302 (permalink)
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Is there a policy change coming that would force the Elio to conform to crash testing as a car?
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NHTSA To Alter Vehicle Code To Prevent 3-Wheelers Like Elio
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Old 01-07-2016, 03:57 PM   #1303 (permalink)
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So now the gubmint's going to take the blame for him not planning on building it in the first place?
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Elio wants nothing more than to REQUIRE 3 wheelers to be crash tested, but under different rules. (heck they lobbied for it)

The whole point is to make the 3 wheeler market too expensive for others to compete in.

So whether the law puts Elio in business or out of business they win.

A great excuse either way, while also crapping on the parade of homebuilt and commercial 3 wheel options already in the market.
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Old 01-07-2016, 07:14 PM   #1305 (permalink)
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Is there a policy change coming that would force the Elio to conform to crash testing as a car?
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NHTSA To Alter Vehicle Code To Prevent 3-Wheelers Like Elio
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This is what I've been saying. I thought it would take some real world crashes and lawsuits but, surprise, the feds are being proactive rather then reactive. Arcimoto might be safe with their handlebars and more open design.
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I was reading this with growing alarm until your post. The article confirm this parses 'cars' and 'motorcycles' more finely.
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Elio Is Now Advertising Up To 84 MPG
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The $6,800 base price is now "Targeted".
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My Hemi Aspen gets up to 84 mpg too, actually even higher then that. Maybe I'll put that in my Craigslist ad when I sell it.
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Old 01-19-2016, 08:02 PM   #1310 (permalink)
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The $6,800 base price is now "Targeted".
Because they probably figured out it's not so easily achievable.

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