Ordered an Aptera typ-1h - Page 2 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

jamesqf · 10-23-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ptero

...after 350-400 miles it eventually plummets to around 130 MPG at highway speeds...

I love their choice of words: "plummets to around 130 MPG". Are you listening, Detroit?

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I'll be climbing into my typ-1h and driving it out of the Aptera factory in California straight to Chicago.

How did you manage to get on their list? When I looked, they were only accepting reservations from California addresses.

SuperTrooper · 10-23-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesqf

How did you manage to get on their list? When I looked, they were only accepting reservations from California addresses.

If you look at his info block, you'll see he lives in California.

NeilBlanchard · 10-23-2008, 01:47 PM

Here is an interesting article on the handling characteristics of three-wheeled vehicles.

Ptero · 10-23-2008, 03:01 PM

Neil, that is a good illustration of why conventional trikes are so dangerous. I won't even drive one. Note that the margin of safety against rollover on a conventional trike is only about 40% of a reverse trike! Also, look where your cg is in relation to your steering traction. Conventional trikes will lose steering traction in encounters with gravel or water that a reverse trike would easily overcome. Suicidal! (I am talking about performance handling and safety at highway speed. NEVs and utility vehicles using the conventional trike frame are not in this group.)