This might be a fun solution to two problems, 1: Wearproofing hatches and doors. 2: Improving aerodynamics by preventing gaps, creating a flush surface. Can inflating seals be developed and installed around the doors and hatches? These exist, i'm not sure what industries currently use them though. When specifying colour for the vehicle, they can have colour matched seals or a different colour. Some people might really like white seals around the doors on a baby blue Aptera.
I can see the seal existing just under the doors lip, its profile will be such that once inflated it will not only meet the doors frame but protrude slightly outward to make the gap as flush as possible.
The added complexity will be the compressor, and the seal itself.
https://www.easternseals.co.uk/inflatable-seals/
https://jehbco.com.au/products/silicone-gaskets-o-rings/inflatable-gaskets/
Ect.
Over thinking. Let's get "As currently designed and prototyped" tested and ready for production
preetty sure panel gaps dont affect anything much, maybe besides aethetics, but if they do:
this inflatable seal thing seems like it would require a air pressure pump that is pumped by the door opening and closing movement. this would probably be simpler and cheaper:
we cant link to another thread in the forum b/c of new rules, but there is a thread here that mentioned BMWs "Gina" car, it had a cloth like exterior, at the door there was one less line of panel gap, or if there was a large panel gap, teh gape would be covered as if there is no panel gap at all. when door opens, the fabric cover bends to allow door to openhttps://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2008-bmw-gina-light-visionary-model-ar58825.html the door covered the whole side, so there wasnt a panel gap between door and chassis wither, leaving only 1 necessary panel gap at rear. the fabric can wrap the whole car.
this concept can be applied for other stuff liek active areodynamics, similar to teh rear ailerons of mclaren speedtail
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And leave my private life out of it
Okay, pal?"
(might be obscure here, but I doubt it.)