Automotive

Has anyone ever heard of Elio Motors? I haven't until recently when I looked out my office window and noticed several people hovering over a orange colored vehicle. The shape of the vehicle was unique with a front somewhat vaguely shaped like a Plymouth P...  

I always thought that americans were most attracted by big engines. Best, Nicolas

..it uses a Chevrolet Camaro steering wheel, so at least there's some link to a V8? :-)

I wonder if the Elio is a compromise between a compact car and a motorcycle? Good observation about the steering wheel. I didn't check if it has a airbag. Would you drive a Elio? Regards, ED-209

I think you're right about Americans being attracted to big engines. Well at least I am :) Regards, ED-209

I wonder how well it drives? Do you need a M1 to operate? -MW

I don't know if driving the Elio requires a M1 license. If it does I wonder if a helmet is required and if it is will it detract from people buying it? I asked about test drives and they don't currently offer it, just display models that they are trying t... 

... and if the Elio has a certified roll cage, a helmet would not be necessary. Marcus

because i'm sure that a lot of people here in LA would hate wearing a helmet inside the Elio. It messes up the look of their hair LOL. Regards, ED-209

... since the tandem seat is not a real option, given the limited height and poor accessability. In Europe the problem is that all access limitations for cars apply to the Elio as well, since it is wider than a single-tracked vehicle. Legal-wise, they wil... 

Here in San Francisco, in SOMA district, there is an electric version of this with only two wheels and two centrifugal generators keeping the car/motorcycle upright. The Elio seems to be dated before it's even been released. At $6800 though, it will be a ... 

...is a pretty interesting bit of technology. Though, I prefer this gyrocar, with seating for 6... :-) Wolseley/Shilovski Gyrocar...designed by Shilovski and built by Wolseley just before the Great War. Clever guy was Count Shilovski. ...  

Yeah, LIT Motors... I should check up on them next time I'm in the neighborhood.

....about a metre in diameter and weighing 600kg that was spun up to several thousand rpm kept the vehicle balanced. You can see the location of the gyro behind the driver in the drawing below. It also had automatically triggered outriggers, should the gy...  

How do you know so much about this topic and about LIT motors? Investor (future/current/past)? Competitor? Regardless, you sure do get around. AND YES! I was also thinking the same thing about the rotation of the gyroscope, that it would prevent turning. ... 

...investor, nor a competitor. Just a student of engineering esoterica.

Keep on Keepin' On! Always impressive who you find on PuristSPro!

And I do not want to be dismissive of your post, Ed, but man, what a perfect location and view!!! I would see all my appointments at the beach and give a whole new meaning to hosting a board meeting :-D I am assuming the dress code is swim trunks and biki... 

Thanks for the kind words Alex. Casual Friday's would be great in a swim trunk and bikini. I need to host more meetings down at the beach LOL! Regards, ED-209