# 3-Wheeled Diesel-Electric Cars The 'Aptera Electric' Car Might Not Be Far From Reality By cosio55 | Published 2007-09-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera-electric-car References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/electric-vehicle/aptera-electric-three-wheeler-available-for-pre%20order-304567.php) The [Aptera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle) electric car is a [three-wheeled electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela) of this diesel-electric car, and they said that their first production vehicle will be out in 12 months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Vehicle Efficiency:** Developing electric cars with extremely low drag coefficients and high mileage capabilities. - **Diesel-electric Hybrid Technology:** Exploring the integration of diesel and electric power sources to improve fuel efficiency in vehicles. - **Streamlined Vehicle Design:** Incorporating aerodynamic features in car designs to reduce drag and enhance overall performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can adapt by investing in research and development of high-efficiency electric and hybrid vehicles. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry has an opportunity to incorporate diesel-electric hybrid technology in various modes of transportation to optimize fuel consumption. - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturers to develop innovative charging infrastructure to support the growth of electric vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md)