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Old 12-14-2009, 11:42 AM   #139 (permalink)
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Hi,

I think that in most states, the Aptera is a "motorcycle". The law was recently changed to allow vehicles like the Aptera to qualify for DOE loans.

I think that it was designed with 3 wheels for several reasons: less weight, simpler structure, and yes probably the ability to avoid being required to do crash tests. They have said that they will do crash tests, but they do not have to.
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