New cars usually don’t come cheap off the lot, nor are they cheap at the pump. Paul Elio of the new automaker Elio Motors, however, hopes to make driving more affordable with his plan to produce cars that are under $7,000, get 84 miles per gallon, and, yes, have only three wheels, according to Yahoo. Elio Motors hopes to keep this price down by using parts that are already in existence in other factories.
That’s not everything that’s unique about Elio’s new prototype vehicle. With only three wheels, you may need a motorcycle license to drive it in some states. Elio hopes to get a 5-star crash test safety rating, despite its status right now as a vehicle that isn’t a car; technically, it's a motorcycle. In terms of its unique shape, the new Elio Motors vehicle “optimizes aerodynamics by cutting way down on frontal area and giving the car a nearly ideal 'teardrop' body," according to WIBW.com.
Want to make sure you’re in on the trend, collegiettes? Go to Elio’s website and reserve your car today! While it may not hold all of your college essentials (good luck moving yourself back into your dorm room this fall!), it could be an inexpensive, environmentally-friendly way to get around town!