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Canada-based ElectraMeccanica to build SOLO EVs in Arizona

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The SOLO is a purpose-built, three-wheeled, all-electric solution for the urban environment, and is engineered for a single occupant. When fully operational, the facility is expected to create up to 500 new jobs and will be capable of producing up to 20,000 SOLOs per year.

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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

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MAHLE Powertrain is working with White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) to develop a fully electric three-wheeled motorcycle suited to the requirements of police, emergency first responders and last-mile delivery fleets.

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Elio Takes Another Step Toward Building 3-Wheeler In Ex-GM Plant

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The company has big plans for its small three-wheeled car, as well as thousands of fans on social media networks and plenty of names on the order list. Now, Elio also has a place to build its car, finally striking a deal to build its fuel-efficient tandem.'

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Elio Motors to buy engines, abandons building its own

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Elio Motors, which has been struggling since 2009 to build its own ultra-cheap, small, fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car, announced Thursday that it will source an engine from a major automaker. Previously, the company planned to build its own 3-cylinder engine with up to 55 horsepower for its projected 84-mpg three-wheeler.

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Elio Motors selects Comau for powertrain and automated assembly systems for 3-wheel vehicles

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a global leader in the development and implementation of engineering solutions for sustainable automation and production, as its automation partner to build its three-wheel, high efficiency vehicle. We are very pleased to be partnering with Elio Motors on the assembly of this unique three-wheel vehicle.

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BYD reveals DiSus intelligent body control system, exclusively for new energy vehicles

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Vehicle equipped with DiSus driving with tires only on three wheels. The BYD DiSus System makes full use of NEVs’ advantages in electrification and intelligence to build up a comprehensive system of perception, decision-making, and execution to improve the driving experience significantly.

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Elio Motors says it will build production cars next year

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Paul Elio told investors and media Friday in Shreveport, Louisiana, that his three-wheeled car would go on sale next year after several delays and questions about funding. "I Elio told media that his company had raised more than $110 million for a three-wheeled car that would cost $7,500 and manage.

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