Ladies and gentlemen, next year’s green car – The Aptera!
Posted on November 26th, 2007 by Richard Catto 4,482 views
This is the Aptera!
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The Aptera hybrid model has a range of 640 kilometres (400 miles) with fuel economy of 126.8 kilometres per litre (300 miles per gallon). The Aptera electric has a range of 192 kilometres (120 miles).
The Aptera carries 2 adult passengers and has a baby seat in the rear.
This is the cockpit of the Aptera.
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The cockpit of the Aptera features its unique "Eyes Forward" system. Instead of side and rearview mirrors, the Aptera has cameras whose picture is shown on a screen showing a full 180 degrees rearview, enabling you to see what’s behind and to the side of you without ever taking your eyes off the road ahead. A unqiue safety advance!
The Aptera is currently being developed in California, United States and is not yet available to the public. Residents of California are, however, able to reserve their own personalised Aptera with a $500 fully refundable deposit. Details available on their web site: aptera.com
The Aptera is a tricycle with 2 wheels in front for stability. It is rear wheel driven and steered. The Aptera is registered as a motorcycle in California.
The Aptera’s feature list:
- Driver and passenger side Airbags. The Aptera’s seatbelts have a unique advanced airbag in a seatbelt technology.
- Energy absorbing and impact deflecting passenger Safety Cell
- Advanced drive computer with GPS navigation, CD/MP3/DVD player, XM satellite radio, Large View Rear Camera, and complete vehicle diagnostic system
- "Eyes Forward" vision system with 180 degree rear sight picture displayed in the driver’s field of view to enhance situational awareness
- LED interior and exterior lighting for maximum energy efficiency
- Solar assisted Climate Control System so you always enter a comfortable Aptera that is never too hot or cold
- And an RFID(Radio Frequency ID) key fob so you never have to pull out your keys to enter or start your Aptera. The key fob simply remains in your pocket or purse.
Watch this video to see how it drives:
Just add wings and this thing might just fly! It looks like a light aircraft without its wings.
I want one!
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