Matthijs
07-04-2008, 06:43 AM
http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-07-03-on-a-wing-and-prius
Another Californian company, Aptera, is looking to offer perhaps the most radical-looking vehicle on the road. The Aptera Typ-1 has an aerodynamic shape which either makes it look like a spaceship out of The Jetsons or a giant white egg, depending on who you ask.
Looks aside though, Aptera is claiming some astonishing efficiency figures, stating that the hybrid version of the Typ-1 will use 0,8-litres of fuel to drive 100km. At current South African fuel prices, that works out to R7,86 per 100km. The Typ-1 will also be available in a fully electric version and both also include a rooftop solar panel, which will charge the batteries when the car is parked in the sun.
Aptera plans to begin selling the Typ-1 at the end of this year in California and will then roll out the vehicle across the US. The rest of the world (as usual) will have to wait for some time before Apteras are available in other countries.
Even South Africa is picking up on EV development and the Aptera. I really hope Aptera is gonna think bigger then just California, I think the potential to be sold worldwide is huge!
Another Californian company, Aptera, is looking to offer perhaps the most radical-looking vehicle on the road. The Aptera Typ-1 has an aerodynamic shape which either makes it look like a spaceship out of The Jetsons or a giant white egg, depending on who you ask.
Looks aside though, Aptera is claiming some astonishing efficiency figures, stating that the hybrid version of the Typ-1 will use 0,8-litres of fuel to drive 100km. At current South African fuel prices, that works out to R7,86 per 100km. The Typ-1 will also be available in a fully electric version and both also include a rooftop solar panel, which will charge the batteries when the car is parked in the sun.
Aptera plans to begin selling the Typ-1 at the end of this year in California and will then roll out the vehicle across the US. The rest of the world (as usual) will have to wait for some time before Apteras are available in other countries.
Even South Africa is picking up on EV development and the Aptera. I really hope Aptera is gonna think bigger then just California, I think the potential to be sold worldwide is huge!