In the 2007 TEDs conference Carlsbad California based Aptera Motors unveiled it’s mk-0 engine technology that will be used in their Aptera 2 series vehicles. The vehicle is a three wheel 2 seater vehicle that has a very far out futuristic look (http://www.aptera.com). You can tell by looking at it they aimed to optimize energy efficiency by creating a very aerodynamic and light weight body. My only fear is that it won’t fair well in stormy weather.
The magic to this machine isn’t just the design but the engine technology. The full production of the aptera 2 series will come in either hybrid or full electric motor models. The electric motor can go 120 miles on a charge, while the hybrid goes 300 miles per gallon when the battery is fully charged. Without any charge it will just go 130 miles per gallon. This is still amazing.
Another interesting attribute is all of the performance and efficiency Aptera has achieved while planning to offer the car in a price range of $25,000 to $40,000. Considering it’s proposed 0-60 performance and the torque that an electric vehicle provides, I would definitely consider buying one.
What do you think?
June 11, 2009 at 7:35 pm |
I wouldn’t be concerned about wind in stormy weather. What’s the wind supposed to catch on to push it around? Crosswinds should slip right past it.