Elio Motors, Inc. announced it has established a Pilot Operations Center in Livonia, Mich., for the purpose of assembling its E-Series vehicles. The E-Series vehicles will be used to conduct safety, system-performance, manufacturability and durability tests. The E-Series vehicles will be hand crafted at the Pilot Operations Center by a seasoned, eight-person build team.

The first E-Series vehicle will be used to calibrate and test the Anti-Lock Braking System supplied by Continental Automotive. As additional E-Series vehicles are completed, they will be used for a variety of aerodynamic, safety and durability testing. The build team currently is studying the E-Series vehicles' systems and processes, prior to build launch.