Elio Motors

[Bromptonboy]

Anyone else checked out these new cars? I wouldn't mind having an 84MPG commuter...

http://www.eliomotors.com/

[davekill]

I wonder if you could register it as a motorcycle?

[Bromptonboy]

I have been tempted to put $100 to reserve one.  I usually take my bike to work, except in very foul weather.  This would be all I would need as a backup vehicle.  My wife drivers the bigger car for family trips.  Hmmmm...tempted.

[Bromptonboy]

Is Elio a car or a motorcycle?
According to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground. So if it is less than four wheels it is a motorcycle. But what do you see when you look at the Elio? Fully enclosed, power windows, wiper blades, steering wheel, gas and brake pedals... you be the judge.