Aptera - the solar car - opens reservations

[madquadbiker]

Yes, very cool. I used to frequent a forum regularly that had such projects, ecomodder.com.

The nearly enclosed 125cc Honda that got 214mpg is the most impressive motorcycle/scooter mod I have seen, but it is pretty extreme.

My Honda MSX125SF (Grom to you) hit 178.37 mpg while running it in.

 

[Mini2nut]

I placed a reservation for 2 of the 250 mile range versions the day it went live to order. The George Jetson looks hooked me when it originally debuted around 10 years ago. I think the Biden administration will be adding federal incentives for BEV’s in the near future which will help lower the price. If the market is right to flip for a profit I will keep the reservations.

 

[ldjessee]

Yeah, aero shells have disadvantages, though.

-Crissa

Oh, he went thru things and the thread is long and covers many of the issues encountered, but much less hassle than I thought it would be.

I think an aeroshelled Arcimoto would be VERY efficient, but look very strange to many people on the road. I would love to see that, but I am guessing their sales might suffer and the cost would be higher.

 

[FutureBoy]

Oh, he went thru things and the thread is long and covers many of the issues encountered, but much less hassle than I thought it would be.

I think an aeroshelled Arcimoto would be VERY efficient, but look very strange to many people on the road. I would love to see that, but I am guessing their sales might suffer and the cost would be higher.

"aeroshelled Arcimoto" - reminds me of the Corbin Motors Sparrow.

By Cyndigohl - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Not as sporty as an Arcimoto though.

 

[Crissa]

Yeah, shells have durability issues, they have access issues, and the big one is crosswinds. They can push or lift which can be bad.

-Crissa

 

[larryboy31]

I'd like to see them on the road and then I'd like to see the price about $10k cheaper.
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Will the Aptera qualify for any tax breaks? Does Biden have any tax breaks in the works for EVs?

 

[Crissa]

Will the Aptera qualify for any tax breaks? Does Biden have any tax breaks in the works for EVs?

Currently the Aptera qualifies as a motorcycle. But we have no idea for what will come next.

It does seem kinda unfair that people can get 12k for a truck to commute in but we don't get 12k for an Aptera or e-bike.

-Crissa

 

[Cybr on]

Currently the Aptera qualifies as a motorcycle. But we have no idea for what will come next.

It does seem kinda unfair that people can get 12k for a truck to commute in but we don't get 12k for an Aptera or e-bike.

-Crissa

absolutely!

 

[John K]

The body needs to switch to a lifting body design.

Intrigued, optimistic, would like to see how the performance at speed and cornering, it will either be awesome or a nailbitter.

 

[Crissa]

Generally, John, you don't want your wheels to leave the tarmac... then they just spin.

-Crissa

 

[John K]

Generally, John, you don't want your wheels to leave the tarmac... then they just spin.

-Crissa

Well, the assumption was to have a pusher motor so I skim at a hover along the coast ignoring the 405 freeway. ?

I can say with certainty, this car/trike does not need a garage during the day.

my wife would be interested, this way I can drive too. This vehicle would be great to power a home at rest too.

only thing staying my hand at a reservation, quality of the motor, batteries and safety rating. I am ok with risk, not ok with risking family. A bit hypocritical of me.

 

[John K]

The “1000“ mile range is to drool over.

Skeptical

 

[Crissa]

You want this, not an Aptera.


-Crissa

 

[Crissa]

The “1000“ mile range is to drool over.

Skeptical

Why? It's just whether they can get the batteries or not.

-Crissa

 

[John K]

Why? It's just whether they can get the batteries or not.

-Crissa

if can get batteries and my driving profile. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds… maybe it will just be for my use

Driving and the steps needed for maximum range, boring.

Should get a speed boost if taken to the salt flats ?