The 120MPG Electric Aptera Unveiled
The Aptera’s eye-catching design isn’t just for show — it’s designed to be a very, very efficient vehicle. Just check out the video below you’ll see what I’m talking about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUhPaxvhJCI
Recently, it was driven through New York, and past people crammed outside the Hearst Tower as the Aptera Typ-1e electric vehicle pulled up to accept Popular Mechanic’s Breakthrough Award.
The Aptera is currently in production, and it’s expected to cost around $30,000. The all-electric version of the Aptera gets the equivalent of 120 MPG, which scheduled to available this year. A 300 mpg plug-in version will follow in 2009. The company is accepting reservations now.
The car is also said to be very safe, see the safety FAQ here.
- Posted on October 23, 2008 in Clean Tech, Everything Green, Good News, Uncategorized |
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