7 Things Real Fans Know about Aptera
- Sarah Hardwick
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min read
Design thinking was the theme of this week and our team had fun getting creative, finalizing exterior colors, and the interior ethos of Aptera. We’re tempted to show you, but we want to save some surprises for our launch in just a few weeks! In the meantime, here’s a list of 7 things that true blue fans know about Aptera. Are you one of them? Read up on how to join the movement below.
1. Aptera is NOT a car. It’s a type of vehicle called an autocycle.
2. The name Aptera is Greek for “wingless.”
3. The plural of Aptera is Apterae.
4. Our first prototype made a cameo in the 2009 Star Trek movie and was animated into an episode of Family Guy.
5. Aptera’s design is inspired by nature and refined by science.
6. Our proprietary composites are many times stronger than steel.
7. The sideview mirrors on a typical pickup truck have more aerodynamic drag than the WHOLE Aptera!
We’re looking for ambassadors to help us take Aptera to the next level. If you’re interested in supporting us in your city, please email info@aptera.us.
Until next week,
The team at Aptera
The record-breaking aerodynamics, unexcelled driving range, solar self-charging, lightweight composite body stronger than steel, only 4 main body parts for efficient manufacturing, and much more make the Aptera the most energy-efficient vehicle ever made and arguably the most innovative vehicle since the days of Henry Ford.
The overall shape of the vehicle strongly states the emphasis of the design team on ultra efficiency design. The vehicle's light weight and aerodynamic profile may make it sensitive to the lift issue at high speed. Given the downward nose would increases the down force at the front, how well does it handle the side wind given the size of the the (pictured) rear wheel well? What is the max speed of the vehicle without concern about the lift issue, take into account of the head wind or side wind gush of say 60mph?
I'm extremely pleased to have been chosen as one of the 50 Ambassadors who will help promote and publicize the Aptera autocycle....a new dawn in transportation!