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December 24, 2007

Aptera Prototype - Over 230 Miles Per Gallon

Aptera - photo of the new electric vehicle

They have a goal to begin production in 2008 and initially the Aptera will be available only in California. It is classified as a motorcycle but they are planning to aim for passenger car safety standards. The Electric only version will have a range of 120 miles and the hybrid version is estimated at 300 mpg. More interesting details from the Aptera web site:

We decided not just to meet many of the requirements for passenger cars, but we chose to exceed them. Industry safety standards are very different for passenger cars and motorcycles; we are choosing to go well beyond the industry safety standard for passenger cars so Aptera drivers can feel safe in any driving situation.
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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.
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Operating Prototype achieved over 230 Miles per gallon

via: Aptera Test Drive A Success!

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2 Responses to “Aptera Prototype - Over 230 Miles Per Gallon”

lady Says:
December 25th, 2007 at 5:06 am
very informative website.. what really caught my attention when I first saw your site is the title. its so cute.. well, anyways,there’s a lot of good information , new information to read in your website. you deserve a praise!
David Says:
December 30th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
The Aptera Prototype looks promising ! My only question would be where can I mount the baby capsule ? Happy New Year !