04-02-2008, 04:39 PM
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Real Name: Jason Siegel
Location: Houston, TX
Hybrids: 2004 Toyota Prius
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Super-Charged Futuristic Car Takes on Fuel Problem
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An upstart car company in the United States is seeking to take advantage of rising oil prices. Aptera has produced a three-wheeled vehicle that can reach speeds of 136 kilometers per hour and operate on little gasoline. VOA's Tony Budny has the story in today's Searching for Solutions report.
The vehicle looks like it comes from outer space, but Aptera executive Chris Anthony says, fear not. His company's new Typ-1 car runs on common household electricity, not jet fuel. "It doesn't require a special charger,” Anthony said. "We got a charger installed in every home in America. Just plug it in to your 110 [volt electrical] outlet."
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http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-03-27-voa18.cfm
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