04-06-2013, 04:28 PM
|
#151 (permalink)
|
|
Master EcoModder
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth
Posts: 7,907
Thanks: 3,475
Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts
|
The rates of taper we are concerned about with cars only apply up to about 250MPH. Above that, the rates of taper are different.
The thing that totally messes up the Cd of the Elio is the outboard front wheels. I don't think the Cd is all that great. It could be pretty poor, in fact.
|
|
|
|
 Today
|
|
|
|
Other popular topics in this forum...
|
|
|
|
|
04-06-2013, 05:11 PM
|
#152 (permalink)
|
|
Slow steppin'
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Bryan, Ohio
Posts: 30
Thanks: 5
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
They will be fighting the Oil companies on this one.
Quote:
Originally Posted by DonBarletta
I've seen any number of these possible vehicles come and go in recent years. I would like to see at least one of them actually get to market, and be affordable. If this one became available, I'd certainly buy one. I've driven city cars for decades, and all I've ever needed are two seats - plus at its $6800 projected MSRP, this costs a lot less than many of the motorcycles I've owned in the last 40 years. Here's hoping that the Elio makes it!
|
Let's not forget that the oil and energy companies will be against it's coming to market. High mileage vehicles don't sell fuel! The road is long and tough. I too, hope they will make it to market, but I would expect the pricing to be closer to 10-11,000 by the time you get the automatic and other full features.
Mark
__________________
If you pay for my gas, I'll go faster...
I brake for tailgaters...
Poop management professional, it seems...
|
|
|
|
|
04-06-2013, 06:01 PM
|
#153 (permalink)
|
|
It's all about Diesel
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Posts: 12,571
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1,627 Times in 1,452 Posts
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coroner
Let's not forget that the oil and energy companies will be against it's coming to market. High mileage vehicles don't sell fuel!
|
Many oil companies are actually also involved in some "green" projects, because they know petroleum won't fill their pockets forever... |
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to cRiPpLe_rOoStEr For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
04-06-2013, 11:31 PM
|
#154 (permalink)
|
|
Hydrogen > EV
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW Ohio, United States
Posts: 2,025
Thanks: 994
Thanked 402 Times in 285 Posts
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Many oil companies are actually also involved in some "green" projects, because they know petroleum won't fill their pockets forever...
|
When the wells run dry, they will still want our money. |
|
|
|
|
04-07-2013, 10:52 AM
|
#155 (permalink)
|
|
OCD Master EcoModder
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Eastern CT, USA
Posts: 1,936
Thanks: 431
Thanked 396 Times in 264 Posts
|
As long as the oil companies don't buy up Elio and toss it in the dust bin.
__________________
Coast long and prosper.
Driving '00 Honda Insight, acquired Feb 2016.
|
|
|
|
|
04-07-2013, 08:01 PM
|
#156 (permalink)
|
|
It's all about Diesel
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Posts: 12,571
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1,627 Times in 1,452 Posts
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by brucepick
As long as the oil companies don't buy up Elio and toss it in the dust bin.
|
I don't believe that would happen, but who knows. Now that the mainstream automakers are already into the hybrids and electric drive, maybe those would be the worst opponents to Elio... |
|
|
|
|
04-08-2013, 08:23 AM
|
#157 (permalink)
|
|
EcoModding Apprentice
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: White, GA
Posts: 36
Thanks: 6
Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by brucepick
As long as the oil companies don't buy up Elio and toss it in the dust bin.
|
I think Paul's pretty well determined to see this thing through. He's devoted YEARS to this project, and anger over the status quo is what brought it on in the first place. He seems to be quite the patriot.
~SM |
|
|
|
|
04-08-2013, 03:15 PM
|
#158 (permalink)
|
|
EcoModding Lurker
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: winter garden florida
Posts: 5
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
watching this thread and the progress of this car closely. wish I had $1000 I didn't care about, I would love to reserve one.
if this comes to be, I think the aftermarket for it would be huge.......body kit, modified boat tail, turbo, wheel pants, stripes, etc.
|
|
|
|
|
04-08-2013, 04:19 PM
|
#159 (permalink)
|
|
Master EcoModder
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: northwest of normal
Posts: 27,704
Thanks: 7,778
Thanked 8,586 Times in 7,070 Posts
|
slamson911 -- Your first post! Whoo Hoo.
Oliver Kuttner is the guy that gets that part. Listen to him (at 1:28), Edison2 is a/the big competitor to Elio Motors:
Last edited by freebeard; 04-08-2013 at 04:24 PM..
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to freebeard For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
04-08-2013, 09:07 PM
|
#160 (permalink)
|
|
EcoModding Apprentice
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: White, GA
Posts: 36
Thanks: 6
Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by slamson911
watching this thread and the progress of this car closely. wish I had $1000 I didn't care about, I would love to reserve one.
if this comes to be, I think the aftermarket for it would be huge.......body kit, modified boat tail, turbo, wheel pants, stripes, etc.
|
You can reserve one for a mere $100. You'll just be further down the line than those shelling out a grand.
~SM
|
|
|
|
|
