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The Aptera prototype will go for up to 330 miles on a gallon of gas thanks to an aerodynamic design and the lightweight composites that make up the chassis.

Official Websites

• http://aptera.com
• http://apteramotors.com
• http://www.acceleratedcomposites.com

Videos

• Fueling America (http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2008/06/05/washburn.230.mpg.car.kfmb) - Two engineers built a prototype of a very fuel-efficient car in their spare time. KFMB's Spencer Washburn reports. 1.47 Minutes. (CNN Report > KFMB CBS 8; June 5, 2008)

(6:24 minutes)

• Popular Mechanics Aptera Test Drive - Read more at http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4237853.html (YouTube (http://youtube.com/watch?v=p2Ke1VWhZJA); December 22, 2007)

See also

• YouTube > Aptera (http://youtube.com/results?search_query=aptera&search_type=&search=Search) - at least 23 videos listed

In the News

• Aptera's Super-MPG Electric Typ-1 e: Exclusive Video Test Drive (http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4237853.html) - PM hits the streets and gets looked at more than ever before, then heads to the shop for first-look details on a futuristic car so efficient it’ll make your jaw drop. The good news? It’s coming next year. (Popular Mechanics; Dec. 21, 2007)
  

• Aptera Is Now Accepting Orders (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/09/28/aptera-is-now-accepting-orders-for-their-three-wheeled-car-with/) - Aptera is now accepting orders for their lightweight three wheeled hybrid car made of composite materials. It is estimated to achieve 300 mpg fuel efficiency and a 95 mph top speed at a price of less than $30,000. (AutoblogGreen; Sep. 28, 2007)
  

• Aptera's Prototype Unveiled (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/03/the_future_is_h.php) - Aptera Motors last week unveiled a working prototype of their diesel-electric hybrid car that will get 230 mpg at 55 mph. An all electric version will be available with a 150 mile range using NiZn batteries. Estimated price is $20,000. (TreeHugger; Mar. 15, 2007)
  

• 330 MPG Aptera Hybrid (http://pesn.com/2006/01/21/9600227_Accelerated_Composits_330MPG_car/) - The Aptera prototype, which is halfway to completion, will go for up to 330 miles on a gallon of gas thanks to an aerodynamic design and the lightweight composites that make up the chassis. (PESN; Jan. 21, 2006)
  

See also

• Directory:Electric Vehicles
• Directory:Hybrid Vehicles

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