This car, I dub thee Awesome!

Dec 21, 2007 15:01



Check out this awesome car!  (link has a great video)

It's from a company called Aptera, and it's called the Super-MPG Electric Typ-1 e.    It's an all electric car that has a 120 mile range before refueling and can run up to 90 mph (144.8 kph).  Inside, it has a 360 degree video view display instead of review mirrors, and comes with a touch screen navigational computer.   All of the inside materials (seats, floorpad, lining) are made of recyclable materials.

The Typ-1 h is the hybrid model that gets 300 miles/gallon!  That's crazy efficiency.   Aptera is also working on a more conventional four-wheel chassis that will seat up to 5 passengers.

The Typ-1 e and Typ-1 h are probably  meant for driving in a drier environment as it might not handle well in snowy weather, but that is speculation.  From reader comments, it looks like it migiht be classified as a motorcycle-type vehicle since it has 3 wheels.  I imagine the Typ-2 series will be classified as an automobile and require bumpers.

The article says the Typ-1 e will be priced at about $27K and available next year!  The Typ-2 is scheduled for 2009.

I SOOO have to get one of these :-D

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