U.S. auto market welcomes new hybrid car
Aptera, which is a relatively new automobile company based here in the U.S., is all set to introduce its very own hybrid car in the American automobile market. With the expensive price of oil and the budget-conscious consumers, the three-wheeled car of Aptera dubbed as “Type One” may just have a spot in this industry.
The Type One electric car dons a very futuristic look starting with its three wheels. According to Aptera, the vehicle only needs a small amount of gasoline to function. When fully loaded, the hybrid car can go for about 131 kilometers per liter of gasoline. Another plus factor of the Aptera Type One is that it does not need any special charger of some sort as it can be directly plugged to the 100 volt outlets in homes. On a full charge, the hybrid car can go for 136 km per hour.
Despite its delicate appearance, the Type One is said to be sturdy as it is manufactured with a heavy-duty molded composite material. Such material made the vehicle lighter than the regular small cars but it is actually 10 times stronger.
“It’s very, very, very strong and can stand up to the durability of a Formula One style crash," said Chris Anthony, who is an executive of Aptera.
Aside from the exterior features, the Type One also boasts of high-end car technologies. A touch screen navigation system and a solar panels-powered climate control system are installed. Instead of the regular automotive mirrors, the Aptera car is equipped with cameras that can assist the person behind the steering wheel. It is even eco-friendly as a huge chunk of its interior are made from recycled plastic.
With such promising hybrid car, a corresponding tag price is attached. It is approximately worth some hefty $30, 000, according to Aptera. Despite the burning value, about 1, 100 future owners have already paid for the deposit. The first batch of owners of the Type One will receive the hybrid cars by the fourth quarter of the year.
Source: Voice of America News.
The Type One electric car dons a very futuristic look starting with its three wheels. According to Aptera, the vehicle only needs a small amount of gasoline to function. When fully loaded, the hybrid car can go for about 131 kilometers per liter of gasoline. Another plus factor of the Aptera Type One is that it does not need any special charger of some sort as it can be directly plugged to the 100 volt outlets in homes. On a full charge, the hybrid car can go for 136 km per hour.Despite its delicate appearance, the Type One is said to be sturdy as it is manufactured with a heavy-duty molded composite material. Such material made the vehicle lighter than the regular small cars but it is actually 10 times stronger.
“It’s very, very, very strong and can stand up to the durability of a Formula One style crash," said Chris Anthony, who is an executive of Aptera.
Aside from the exterior features, the Type One also boasts of high-end car technologies. A touch screen navigation system and a solar panels-powered climate control system are installed. Instead of the regular automotive mirrors, the Aptera car is equipped with cameras that can assist the person behind the steering wheel. It is even eco-friendly as a huge chunk of its interior are made from recycled plastic.
With such promising hybrid car, a corresponding tag price is attached. It is approximately worth some hefty $30, 000, according to Aptera. Despite the burning value, about 1, 100 future owners have already paid for the deposit. The first batch of owners of the Type One will receive the hybrid cars by the fourth quarter of the year.
Source: Voice of America News.
