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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Futuristic Looking "Bird" May Be Toad of Future

A California firm has a new wrinkle in the world of eco-friendly autos: It's a three-wheeled, bird like mobile that promises nearly 300 miles per gallon in its hybird version, and a 120 miles "per charge" in its all electric variety. Can you buy one? Not yet--but you can put down a deposit on one, provided you live in California.

Aptera Typ-1 is actually registered as a motorcycle, but don't let that scare you. The vehicle safety design and statistics are impressive, and includes airbags as part of the standard equipment. The two-seater gains its fuel efficiency from aerodynamic design, light-weight construction, and with "three on the ground" instead of the typical four wheels, less rolling resistance.

California buyers will have first crack at the new bird-mobile, but the company promises all across the US these new high-flyers will soon be available. According to the company, the first Aptera vehicles will begin rolling off to buyers in the fall of 2008. Meantime, a $500 deposit will hold your place in the line. And how much does it cost? At this point Aptera coyly says, "The purchase price is yet to be determined." Visit the Aptera website for the full scoop.

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posted by Russ and Tiña De Maris at 9:43 AM

8 Comments:

  • On the FAQ page, I found this about the price.

    How much will the Aptera cost?

    The approximate price for the all electric version is $26,900 and the plug-in hybrid $29,900. These prices are subject to change any time before we begin production.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:14 AM  

  • Looks really good but will it hold two sets of golf clubs!!

    Thanks!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:25 AM  

  • In the FAQ's it says that it is not designed to be towed.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:51 AM  

  • http://www.theaircar.com/ - check this one out

    "In the single energy mode MDI cars consume less than one euro every 100Km. (around 0.75 Euros) that is to say, 10 time less than gasoline powered cars.
    When there is no combustion, there is no pollution. The vehicle's driving range is close to twice that of the most advanced electric cars (from 200 to 300 km or 8 hours of circulation) This is exactly what the urban market needs where, as previously mentioned, 80% of the drivers move less than 60Km. a day."

    By Blogger Kitty, at 1:33 PM  

  • Is it towable 4 on the ground? Well, I probably wouldn't get one anyway because it isn't big enough to be my trailer when towing. LOL

    By Anonymous RVnGrammy, at 5:59 PM  

  • Just keep in mind, there have been a multitude of three wheelers that have appeared from time to time. Most, if not all, have ended up as a scam. These small companies end up collecting deposits for a product never produced. They usually promise sky high ecconomy and futuristic design. Usually this ends up as just an artists conception or at the very most one prototype that never makes it to market. Let the buyer beware.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:16 AM  

  • "When there is no combustion, there is no pollution." is a common misconception. Using electricity just moves the pollution elsewhere, be it nuclear wasteproducts, impacts on fish runs and water supplies from hydroelectricity, sulphur and carbon from coal burning factories...you get the idea. Or waging wars for oil! Try generating electricity from solar power or some similar source, then talk about no pollution.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:09 PM  

  • I agree with the poster at 11:16 am. Just look at the Moller Air Car, he has milked millions from investers for years now and still no working model.

    By Blogger Pat, at 10:26 AM  

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