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cfg83 · 02-15-2010, 07:24 PM

rmay635703 -

As Big Dave has said in other threads, I just wish they had gone with a conventional gasser drivetrain (ha ha, a Metro 1.0 style or Smart or Kei-Car engine?). You can make the argument that the body was so innovative that it should have been the focus of Phase 1. Then with Apteras toodling around in the real world, follow it up with an EV or Hybrid drivetrain in Phase 2.

I am guessing that zoltanbod is thinking along these lines. Aero + conventional gasser, with the option of following up with more exotic drivetrains down the line.

CarloSW2

02-15-2010, 07:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,864 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 Saturn SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 530 Times in 356 Posts	rmay635703 - As Big Dave has said in other threads, I just wish they had gone with a conventional gasser drivetrain (ha ha, a Metro 1.0 style or Smart or Kei-Car engine?). You can make the argument that the body was so innovative that it should have been the focus of Phase 1. Then with Apteras toodling around in the real world, follow it up with an EV or Hybrid drivetrain in Phase 2. I am guessing that zoltanbod is thinking along these lines. Aero + conventional gasser, with the option of following up with more exotic drivetrains down the line. CarloSW2 __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society