Off Topic · Ladies & Gentlemen, meet' the Aptera (page 1)

4949 @ 2/15/2009 1:10 PM
This is one of the coolest cars I have seen to date, one of the most environmentally friendly designs I know of also. Take a look at the video below and visit the official site. The price range can be anywhere from 25 to 40 grand. 4,000 have already been put on order, including one for Robin Williams. Popular Mechanics recommended.

There is a gas model (I read up to 300 miles to the gallon), an electric model (up to 120 miles per charge) and they are now making a hybrid.

If I had one, it be the orange & blue & white trim, with the Knick logo's on it. And yup, I'd advertise for them for a season pass.



Here's the website:
http://www.aptera.com/

TMS @ 2/15/2009 5:01 PM
that's a cool novelty item but a 120 mile range is not practical when u have to wait to recharge the vehicle over a few hours afterwards... once they perfect a self-recharging vehicle that runs on an electric motor & some other form of fuel, u can finally get away from gas guzzling air corrupting vehicular transport.
4949 @ 2/15/2009 5:21 PM
Posted by TMS:

that's a cool novelty item but a 120 mile range is not practical when u have to wait to recharge the vehicle over a few hours afterwards... once they perfect a self-recharging vehicle that runs on an electric motor & some other form of fuel, u can finally get away from gas guzzling air corrupting vehicular transport.

Exactly, and they are still developing this car. And it's going to open the door for other kinds just like it, by other designers and makers. The future is upon us folks. Ford, Crysler, etc. wouldn't change there whole attitude on the automotive industry, so that's why they are in such big trouble now. I am all for new designs and new makers and a common foundation for the all to build on, and if these kinds of designs start to take off, then I'm glad.

This concept fits some of the goals that Obama is pushing. And if they can make things here in this country again, then we'd have more jobs, so I think it's going according to planned and I think people in this country should take advantage of the opportunities that are being offered right now.

I know this car isn't really practical for long travel or grocery shopping, and that it's just a cool looking thing to drive around. If I were a designer, the next thing would be to design one that can carry a family or do all the heavy lifting that is needed in the world of practicality.

I simply love this concept of what's to come.
TMS @ 2/15/2009 6:42 PM
u know the technology exists right now to completely convert over to non-gas powered vehicles, but the car makers & oil companies would never allow it... this issue goes far beyond the existence of this technology, it's a lotta red tape & good old fashioned GREED that's getting in the way... the only way this country will ever convert to non-gas powered cars fully is when the automakers & oil companies can both get a big piece of the action.
Killa4luv @ 2/15/2009 7:35 PM
and where the hell are you gonna park this thing? it looks fragile as hell.
Dont get me wrong, I love the thing, but that baby takes up some space. And i have a family of 4.
I thik I need the sedan version. lol.
sebstar @ 2/16/2009 6:12 PM
I'm not drivng that shyt.
Nalod @ 2/17/2009 10:10 AM
Posted by sebstar:

I'm not drivng that shyt.


Why not?
4949 @ 2/17/2009 11:04 PM
Posted by TMS:

u know the technology exists right now to completely convert over to non-gas powered vehicles, but the car makers & oil companies would never allow it... this issue goes far beyond the existence of this technology, it's a lotta red tape & good old fashioned GREED that's getting in the way... the only way this country will ever convert to non-gas powered cars fully is when the automakers & oil companies can both get a big piece of the action.

Way to be optimistic. Well, there is only one thing. The giant auto makers here in the good ol' U.S. have been hurting because no one was buying any of their gas guzzling cars.

So much for them not allowing it.

The people of the U.S. now know that they are more powerful then any damn Government or business alike. Hasn't anyone been listening to Obama? We are learning to be responsible consumers again. And being much more choosier to boot and thinking twice about what's good and what's not good. So fuck the big auto makers and oil companies. People are frightened of all of this global warming talk and just this morning, the mayor put out a report of preparations to prepare the city for rising water levels that are expected in the next decade.

This is really happening. It's no joke and we humans need to help ourselves as much as we can to prepare for what is to come. Need I mention to anyone also that the world as you know it now, as you have been knowing it for a long time is going to go through some major changes and you's better start listening and preparing yourselves as to what your going to do about it.
4949 @ 2/17/2009 11:08 PM
Posted by Killa4luv:

and where the hell are you gonna park this thing? it looks fragile as hell.
Dont get me wrong, I love the thing, but that baby takes up some space. And i have a family of 4.
I thik I need the sedan version. lol.

Parking it on the street is the last thing I'd think of. No way. The whole idea is the point of the thread. The new kinds of technology that are starting to make the market. It's here to stay and it is going to grow. And this isn't the only design that is here.

sebstar, I'm sure they are designing your car of your dreams as we speak.
TMS @ 2/18/2009 3:04 PM
Posted by 4949:
Posted by TMS:

u know the technology exists right now to completely convert over to non-gas powered vehicles, but the car makers & oil companies would never allow it... this issue goes far beyond the existence of this technology, it's a lotta red tape & good old fashioned GREED that's getting in the way... the only way this country will ever convert to non-gas powered cars fully is when the automakers & oil companies can both get a big piece of the action.

Way to be optimistic. Well, there is only one thing. The giant auto makers here in the good ol' U.S. have been hurting because no one was buying any of their gas guzzling cars.

So much for them not allowing it.

The people of the U.S. now know that they are more powerful then any damn Government or business alike. Hasn't anyone been listening to Obama? We are learning to be responsible consumers again. And being much more choosier to boot and thinking twice about what's good and what's not good. So fuck the big auto makers and oil companies. People are frightened of all of this global warming talk and just this morning, the mayor put out a report of preparations to prepare the city for rising water levels that are expected in the next decade.

This is really happening. It's no joke and we humans need to help ourselves as much as we can to prepare for what is to come. Need I mention to anyone also that the world as you know it now, as you have been knowing it for a long time is going to go through some major changes and you's better start listening and preparing yourselves as to what your going to do about it.

believe me, until Ford, Chrysler & GM fully embrace alternate fuel vehicles (& not just fuel cell hybrid cars) & the oil companies figure out a way to profit from the switch over to alternate fuels, that whole revolution will not catch on in the US... u can mark my words... Greed is more powerful than innovation.
sebstar @ 2/19/2009 5:04 PM
Posted by Nalod:
Posted by sebstar:

I'm not drivng that shyt.


Why not?


Too weird.
djsunyc @ 2/19/2009 5:08 PM
too weird? this coming from a guy that still rocks the gumby haircut...
sebstar @ 2/19/2009 5:29 PM
Posted by djsunyc:

too weird? this coming from a guy that still rocks the gumby haircut...


Aint' nothing wrong with the Gumby haircut you hoe, we bringin it back to '89 on all you chumps. Pimpin aint dead, you whores have been mislead.

You saw lebron doing the Kid N play in that commercial, right, RIGHT?? Its all coming together quite lovely.

*Bumps Public Ememy Fight the Power, and rents Spike Lee's Do The Right thing as I do the Running man out of the thread*
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