aptera 2e

It may contain preliminary or speculative information, and may not reflect the final version of the vehicle. Aptera 2 Series

Preproduction Aptera 2e Manufacturer Aptera Motors, Inc. Production 2009 (planned) Assembly United States Predecessor Aptera Mk-1 Class Subcompact Body style(s) 2-door three wheeled car Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout Engine(s) 2e: Electric motor

2h: Gasoline generator[1] Transmission(s) 2e: Gear box 10:1 ratio

2h: Series hybrid layout Wheelbase 111" Length 173" Width 91" Height 53" Curb weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) Fuel capacity 10-13 KWh Lithium-ion battery Electric range 2e: 100 mi (160 km)

2h: 60 mi (100 km) Designer Eleven

The Aptera 2 Series (formerly the Aptera Typ-1) is a high-efficiency passenger vehicle, currently in the final stages of design by Aptera Motors. They are currently accepting pre-orders from California residents.[2] The fuel efficiency of 300 mpg-US (0.78 L/100 km) when plugged in every 120 miles (190 km) would make it one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the world.

Aptera Motors claims the Aptera 2 Series accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in less than 10 seconds with a top speed over 85 mph (137 km/h).[3] Their first vehicle will be the all-electric Aptera 2e (formerly the Typ-1e) [4], with plans for a follow-on plug-in hybrid Aptera 2h (formerly the Typ-1h).[2] They are aiming to price the 2-series from the mid-$20,000s to mid-$40,000s depending on drive-train and other options.[5] Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Design and fuel consumption 2.1 Plug-in Series Hybrid 3 Safety 4 Accessories and interior 5 Notable preorders 6 See also 7 Notes 8 External links //

History Main article: Aptera Motors#Historical_Vehicles

Design and fuel consumption

The Aptera 2 Series is expected to consume 96 watt-hours/mi,[4] making it a low energy vehicle. The Aptera 2 Series has a drag coefficient of 0.15, compared with 0.19 for the record-holding EV1. Its atypical shape is a result of extensive optimization in a virtual wind tunnel. It uses recessed windshield wipers and low rolling resistance tires.[6] The Mk-1 prototype used “Eyes-Forward” cameras exclusively instead of high-drag mirrors, but this concept appears to have been abandoned, possibly due to the fact that California Vehicle Code mandates having at least one outside mirror[7]; September 2008 Aptera newsletter showed a rendering of the Aptera 2e with a conventional driver-side rear-view mirror and no driver-side camera.[8] Fambro has stated that the system was simplified to a single camera mounted near the top of the vehicle.[9]

The body design is similar to the human-powered ‘Pegasus’ and ‘Fusion’ vehicles and the MIT Aztec,[10] but the direct inspiration was the Volkswagen 1-litre car.[11]

The Aptera 2 Series is a three-wheeled vehicle. On the Mk-1 prototype, the two front wheels steer, and the rear wheel is belt-driven