10/31/08 -Time's 50 best Inventions 2008 -#46 Aptera!

[A1phaGeek]

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1852747_1854195_1854189,00.html

"The Aptera is one of the first eco-friendly cars to get high mileage: the all-electric model gets 120 miles (193 km) per charge, and the hybrid gets 300 (483). Extra points for cool design and acceleration from zero to 60 (97 km/h) in under 10 seconds — living up to its name, Greek for "wingless flight."

[TheAeronut]

Amusing how all o fthe pubs mimic the error of Aptera meaning 'wingless FLIGHT'. There is no 'flight' in aptera (a ptera - without wings).

At least they are getting some press. Now, when can we buy one????????? We want 'em NOW!!

J.P.

[speculawyer]

Behind both the Tesla (at #2) and the Chevy Volt (somewhere in the middle). :-/

Sure is nice to see 3 electric vehicles on the list though.

[Marc]

Sad, however, that the top "best inventions" are worthless gadgets. We're talking about a disruptive technology with electric vehicles, and the hump of the bell curve wants an email device that costs a few bucks less than the fruit phone. Put palm firmly to forehead and say "doh" outloud for relief.