Comments on: The Aptera Typ-1e; Yeah, but if it works … http://www.automoblog.net/2007/12/23/aptera-typ-1e/ A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts Mon, 21 May 2012 10:04:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Rei http://www.automoblog.net/2007/12/23/aptera-typ-1e/comment-page-1/#comment-36020 Rei Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:04:51 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2007/12/23/aptera-typ-1e/#comment-36020 The swoopiness is part of why it's so efficient; its drag coefficient is only 0.11 (comparison: the aerodynamic Prius's drag coefficient is 0.26). They even got rid of side mirrors to cut drag; it uses cameras. ;) It also has lower rolling losses due to low rolling loss tires (same ones as on the Insight) and light weight from the use of composites and aluminum. Lastly, it has a very efficient drivetrain, thanks to the use of a long-life type of lithium ion batteries (lithium phosphate) and an ultracapacitor buffer. For those who want test drives, they should be beginning June-ish. The swoopiness is part of why it's so efficient; its drag coefficient is only 0.11 (comparison: the aerodynamic Prius's drag coefficient is 0.26). They even got rid of side mirrors to cut drag; it uses cameras. ;) It also has lower rolling losses due to low rolling loss tires (same ones as on the Insight) and light weight from the use of composites and aluminum. Lastly, it has a very efficient drivetrain, thanks to the use of a long-life type of lithium ion batteries (lithium phosphate) and an ultracapacitor buffer.

For those who want test drives, they should be beginning June-ish.

]]> By: Cait http://www.automoblog.net/2007/12/23/aptera-typ-1e/comment-page-1/#comment-21369 Cait Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:40:46 +0000 http://www.automoblog.net/2007/12/23/aptera-typ-1e/#comment-21369 I'd give it extra points just for swoopiness... I'd give it extra points just for swoopiness…

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