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100% Electric Aptera Car - Aerodynamic, looks like a Plane

Much like a jet, the shape of the Aperta is designed to be highly aerodynamic.

According to the designers, the drag coefficient of his two-seater Typ-1e is a mere 0.15, about the same as the sideview mirror on a conventional car. Compare that to 0.26 for the Toyota Prius or more than 0.40 for today’s SUVs.

Recently, it was driven through New York, and past people crammed outside the Hearst Tower as the Aptera Typ-1e electric vehicle pulled up to accept its Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics.

The Aptera is currently in production, and it’s expected to cost around $30,000. The all-electric version of the Aptera has a range of 120 miles per charge. It’s scheduled to be available this year. A 300 MPG hybrid version will follow in 2009. The company is accepting reservations now.

The car is also said to be very safe, see the safety FAQ here.

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