# Pump-Crushing City Cars The Elio from Elios Motors Can Hit 100 and Gets 84 MPG By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elio-motors References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-5-20/meet-84-mpg-elio-car-your-wallets-new-best-friend) & [eliomotors](http://www.eliomotors.com/my-strengths/) Elio Motors is attempting to show the gas pump who’s boss with the Elio. The self-titled car has [three wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars), is powered solely by gasoline and can reportedly get up to 84 mpg on the highway. (In the city the Elio is said to *only* get 49 mpg). This lime green [eco car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) is powered by a 1.0-liter engine good for 70 horsepower. However, Elio Motors claims its creation can hit [speeds of over 100 mph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev) and go as far as 670 miles on a single fill up of its eight gallon tank. The Elio is also said to have air conditioning, power windows, anti-roll bars, anti-lock brakes and a five-star crash test rating. Oh, and it will sell for a mere $6,800. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficient City Cars:** The market for small and energy-efficient city cars is growing, which presents an opportunity for car manufacturers to create environmentally friendly vehicles. - **Alternative Fuel Vehicles:** As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, there is an increasing demand for vehicles that run on alternative fuels like electricity, hydrogen, and biofuels. - **Affordable Transportation:** The Elio's low price point could disrupt the traditional auto industry by providing an affordable transportation option for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry should focus on creating more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly vehicles to meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation options. - **Energy Industry:** The shift towards alternative fuel vehicles presents an opportunity for the energy industry to invest in renewable energy sources to power these vehicles. - **Ridesharing Industry:** The low cost of the Elio and its energy efficiency could disrupt the ridesharing industry by providing a more affordable and sustainable transportation option for drivers and passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Open-Air Low-Speed Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-moke.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [High-Performance Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-5-n.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md)