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The 'Aptera Electric' Car Might Not Be Far From Reality

— September 29, 2007 — Autos
The Aptera electric car is a three-wheeled electric car, but its unique quality to other electric cars it that it has a drag coefficient of 0.11 which means it is extremely slippery.

The Aptera gets 230mpg while driving at 55mph, and its makers claim it can go from 0 to 60 in just 10 seconds. The company has already demonstrated the first working prototype of this diesel-electric car, and they said that their first production vehicle will be out in 12 months.

Trend Themes

  1. Electric Vehicle Efficiency — Developing electric cars with extremely low drag coefficients and high mileage capabilities.
  2. Diesel-electric Hybrid Technology — Exploring the integration of diesel and electric power sources to improve fuel efficiency in vehicles.
  3. Streamlined Vehicle Design — Incorporating aerodynamic features in car designs to reduce drag and enhance overall performance.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — The automotive industry can adapt by investing in research and development of high-efficiency electric and hybrid vehicles.
  2. Transportation — The transportation industry has an opportunity to incorporate diesel-electric hybrid technology in various modes of transportation to optimize fuel consumption.
  3. Energy — The energy industry can explore partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturers to develop innovative charging infrastructure to support the growth of electric vehicles.
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