Posted on 04/07/2016 12:41:35 PM PDT by smokingfrog
Elio Motors, Inc. (OTCQX: ELIO), announced on Thursday that it has appointed automotive industry veteran, Jeffrey W. Johnston, as its new vice president of engineering
Elio ParkedIn his new role, Johnston will be responsible for all engineering of the full Elio vehicle, validation, safety, program management and vehicle launch. Johnston has more than 30 years of experience working for Top 10 automakers and suppliers in the international automotive arena.
Founder and CEO of Elio, Paul Elio stated:
“Johnston’s personal values of high product quality, exceptional value and on-time delivery perfectly align with those of Elio Motors, making him a natural choice as our vice president of Engineering. His industry experience and successes with other automakers and top suppliers in the areas of product development and engineering has raised him to rock star status and has prepared him well to help make the Elio an affordable vehicle of enviable quality that’s fun to drive.” Last month, Elio presented details about the company’s new ePlus Business Model during the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The process will allow consumers to pick the options they want and have a personalized vehicle delivered within 24 hours after ordering. The company noted that the customer will be able to add to their vehicle through the website, myelio.me, as new options are brought to market by Elio Motors’ supplier network.
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No.
Will these people ever actually deliver some cars?This elio thing has been going on for years.
EXCEPT, THIS might be better and it's already on the road. Albeit not at 84mpg!
They’ve been saying “next year” for quite some time and that appears to be still what they are saying. They claim that they will build (and sell to fleet customers), 100 preproduction “cars” forth quarter this year and build real cars next year.
I am going to put down a $100 deposit on one. I figure it time to part with my Honda Shadow 1100 after this summer and go with something a bit safer and more comfortable.
If this was an electric car, they’d be rolling in government money.
I admire the guy for trying to figure out a PRACTICAL solution. The cars have a number of shortcomings (like being orange), but they are built using time-tested technology.
You got that right. I’d love one of those.
I too would like one. However it will be a cold day in Hell before I give up my two wheels for one. But I see how great commuter car here. Just think an automobile that might be fun to drive, something I have never owned. Even if it only gets 2/3 of the advertised MPG, it would be fun commuter AND you would have something to bitch about.
By the way the Polaris Slingshot is classified as a motorcycle in Arizona. I have seen several around and about. Looks like another fun commuter.
Hey,I’d consider buying one if the company ever gets viable.
Can you get one with A/C?
Cool - but costs 3x’s as much.
” Albeit not at 84mpg!”
And definitely not at $6800!
Yes, A/C is standard.
upchuck: All in, reservation number 6656.
No thanks!
Where’s your sense of adventure? LoL!
I just got a 2016 Tahoe, that’s what I like! I can take as much stuff as I like, all. 4 of my dogs and go anywhere!
So your life has gone to the dogs, eh?
The Elio comes in your choice of seven colors: True Blue, Marshmallow, Red Hot, Rocket Silver, Sour Apple, Licorice, and Creamsicle.
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