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Originally Posted by jamesqf
Why would grass &c around the drive shafts be a problem for the Aptera, but not for any other FWD car. The shafts are all exposed, if you look from underneath the car :-)
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About the only exposed rotating shaft under a traditional vehicle is the shaft running from the transmission to the differential on RWD vehicles and it is oriented parallel to the vehicle's travel. Also most the vehicle has to pass over the grass before the exposed rear portion of the shaft reaches it. The Aptera drive shafts are outboard from the car's body and are perpendicular to the car's travel so it is potentially more exposed.