Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV

Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
Aptera: Solar-Powered, Three-Wheeled Quirky EV
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Aptera anticipates lowest drag coefficient of any car ever in wind tunnel testing
Aptera has unveiled the production-intent version of its long-awaited three-wheel EV on the eve of CES in Las Vegas. It’s been four long years since the car was first unveiled as a concept, and more than two years since production was initially penciled in to start. Since that time, development of the car has continued in earnest, and according to the brand, it’s now “poised to redefine the future of mobility.”

The design of the production model is largely identical to the original concept, meaning it continues to look more like a spaceship than a conventional EV. Pininfarina played an important role in perfecting the aerodynamics of the car at its wind tunnel in Turin, Italy. Aperta says the car has one of the lowest drag coefficients of any production passenger vehicle, but hasn’t publicized a number just yet.

It’s not just the design of the EV that’s intriguing. As much of the bodywork is covered in solar panels, the brand claims most drivers will be able to enjoy daily use without ever needing to plug in to charge. If parked outside, the car can generate enough electricity for 40 miles (64 km) of driving per day. When fully charged, it can travel up to 400 miles (644 km).


Американская компания Aptera показала прототип электромобиля с запасом хода 1600 километров. Энергоэффективности добивались, снижая массу и оттачивая аэродинамику: к производству готов трехколесный двухместный каплевидный электрокар массой 800 килограммов.

О машинах Aptera стало известно в 2007 году. Проект по созданию сверхэкономичного автомобиля с расходом топлива в один литр на сто километров оказался коммерчески не состоятелен, и в 2011 году фирма обанкротилась.

Спустя почти десять лет компания Aptera возродилась и у нового проекта другая задача — выпуск электромобиля с запасом хода 1600 километров. Концептуально электрифицированное трехколесное транспортное средство идентично ходовому прототипу 2010 года с коэффициентом аэродинамического сопротивления 0,11. Для сравнения у самого эффективного серийного седана Mercedes-Benz A-Класса этот показатель равен 0,22, у мелкосерийного гибрида Volkswagen XL1 — 0,189.

motor.ru | 30 августа 2019
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