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NeilBlanchard · 01-13-2010, 02:51 PM

Hi Darin,

Ya beat me to it:

This car has come a long way since the last one we saw -- it is very similar to the Aptera 2e in some obvious ways, and it quite different in other ways.

(click on picture for link)

The similarities are: streamlined body with outrigger wheels, and two seats side-by-side, composite construction.

The main differences are: ICE-only power train, 4 wheels, 1 entry door.

I like parts of this, but others are a bit odd. So, what do you think?

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Edison2 Very Light Car Hi Darin, Ya beat me to it: This car has come a long way since the last one we saw -- it is very similar to the Aptera 2e in some obvious ways, and it quite different in other ways. (click on picture for link) The similarities are: streamlined body with outrigger wheels, and two seats side-by-side, composite construction. The main differences are: ICE-only power train, 4 wheels, 1 entry door. I like parts of this, but others are a bit odd. So, what do you think? __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/ Last edited by NeilBlanchard; 01-13-2010 at 02:58 PM.. Reason: added title