Emailpretty sure i would love to have this car..... i for one would not like to buy it but i would love it bought for me!!!!! hahahahahahahahaha
posted on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 12:10pm
300 MPG vehicle for under $30K
Aptera Typ-1 electric vehicle
Courtesy Aptera Motors, Inc. Aptera Motors, Inc. is now taking reservations (California only) for either its 300 mpg hybrid or its all electric vehicles. The electric version of the Aptera typ-1 is slated for delivery in 2008 with the hybrid model to follow. The all-electric model has a range of 120 miles. The plug-in series hybrid has achieved more than 300 miles per gallon with a range of more than 600 miles.
The Aptera Typ-1 is loaded with safety features.
- Driver and passenger side airbags
- Energy absorbing and impact deflecting passenger safety cell
- Advanced drive computer with GPS navigation, CD/MP3/DVD player, XM
- Large rear view camera and complete vehicle diagnostic system
- LED interior and exterior lighting for maximum energy efficiency
- An RFID (Radio Frequency ID) ? an automatic identification method so a driver never has to pull out their keys to enter or start their Aptera
- USB port for powering a laptop or charging an MP3 player and other mobile devices
Aptera videos are on You Tube
Click this to see more Aptera electric vehicle You Tube videos.
Sources: Jalopnik.com/cars and Aptera.com/details
Your Comments, Thoughts, Questions, Ideas
its loaded but does it have air con or heat?
how does it do in the cold?
and what happens if you hit a pot hole?
are these the reason why they only will sell it in southern CA and not
northern CA?
posted on Wed, 11/21/2007 - 11:12am
Most cars, and pretty much any kind of product, are released in a local area to see how people react to it. If it catches on, as I for one hope it well, I'm sure they will offer it in other parts of the country as well. And I'm sure they will make modifications if necessary so that it can be driven in wetter and colder environments, like in the town I live in.
posted on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 1:14am
I'll try and win it on the Price is Right.
posted on Wed, 11/21/2007 - 11:13am
Popular Mechanics just released a video of their testing out the Aptera Typ-1 e electric vehicle.
This week we visited Aptera’s headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif., and became the very first outside of the company to hit the street in the Typ-1 e. And, as you can see from the video of our 20-mile test drive above, we’re impressed. Popular Mechanics
Check out the Popular Mechanics link at the end of the quote for lots more excellent information.
posted on Sat, 12/22/2007 - 10:07am
Popular Mechanics has a greater over view titled the Top 10 Early Contenders for the Automotive X Prize complete with projected prices. Which one would you choose?
posted on Fri, 05/02/2008 - 2:45pm
H O A K Y...
give me one of those other EV's any day of the week. i'm not driving a tear drop no matter what!
although i really appreciate the technology!
goss132.com is probably the best so far! can't wait till they start releasing those puppies!
posted on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 12:01am
its a god idea and all but why in a country of dept would u spend money on toys
posted on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 5:49pm
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