The Much-Awaited Hybrid Electric Car From Aptera Debuts In California - GreenHybrid

Jason · #1 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008, 04:50 PM

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Aptera has officially unveiled two vehicles (which look more like mini-planes to me!) that could change the future of automotive design, and is ready to find its place on California streets by end of 2008! Modestly-priced at 26,900(all-electric) and 29,900(plug-in-hybrid), both the Aptera's Typ-1 models are sure to create a buzz, especially as they boast a really attractive mileage figure of 300 miles per charge!!

"Aptera" is a greek word for "wingless flight". And just as the name and shape suggests, this car looks more like an airplane rather than a car. With 3-wheels, a perfectly aero-dynamic design, and doors that flip open upwards, the Aptera looks like something out of a stylish James Bond movie! Through extensive fluid dynamics modeling and materials engineering, the Aptera team has created the most efficient, lowest-drag shape that can surround two occupants side-by-side, and has safety as a priority in the design.

http://www.huliq.com/55134/muchawait...uts-california

Hot_Georgia_2004 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 07:03 AM

I would very seriously consider this for my next car, even if I had to buy it in California.

http://www.aptera.com/

Plug in version range is around 120 miles per charge.
Hybrid version?

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after 350-400 miles it eventually plummets to around 130 MPG at highway speeds where it will stay all day until you plug it back in and charge it up.

spinner · #3 (**permalink**) 04-18-2008, 06:16 PM

Registered as an enclosed motorcycle! That's the way to do it. Now the T-Rex and Can-Am Spyder have to make room for the new kid on the block.