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Aptera Typ-1 e video review

by ARTiFactor on Dec. 22nd, 2007

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.

300 MPG vehicle for under $30K

by ARTiFactor on Nov. 20th, 2007
in Energy Transformations and Scientific Enterprise

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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