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Elio Motors is trying to avoid the car regulations by releasing an enclosed trike which is legally a motorcycle in most (all?) states. Unfortunately, they have
by sf_rob 9y ago
Elio Motors is trying to avoid the car regulations by releasing an enclosed trike which is legally a motorcycle in most (all?) states.
Unfortunately, they have had major delays and funding issues. Their vehicle is an 84MPG diesel not an EV, but I wonder if an EV producer would consider a similar strategy.
- k-mcgrady 9y agoLooks like they're just building a Reliant Robin [1] with the wheels reversed (so 2 in front 1 rear). Unless you're desperate to save on tax (3 wheelers are taxed as motorcycle rates) I don't see the appeal. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin
- micheljones 9y agoTadpole configuration (2 wheels in front) is much more stable and less prone to tipping over.