I smell Elio....

You will be retired or deceased by the time a vehicle like this is available

Is Aptera, by any chance, run by Liz Carmichael?

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This interests me because my trip to work & home is about 22 miles - theoretically, I could drive this thing to work & on errands and never have to charge it. And I can reserve one for $100...

Yes, I can see the appeal!

Bill

I would much rather recycle old dinosaurs!

As long as I can!

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A company called Aptera is advertising an electric vehicle it claims will get 1,000 mile range. It also claims the solar array on the roof will get you 40 miles per day without plugging into a charger.

This interests me because my trip to work & home is about 22 miles - theoretically, I could drive this thing to work & on errands and never have to charge it. And I can reserve one for $100...

Am I the only one who is reminded of the 84 mpg Elio? Lost a hundred to Paul Elio's publicity machine. I suppose I benefited from their autocycle lobbying... don't have to wear a helmet unless I want to and I don't need a special license for Ruby. Still... color me skeptical.

https://www.caranddriver.com/n…lar-no-charging-revealed/

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This very much reminds me of the Elio. I also lost a $100 "all in" deposit on the Elio. I still think it's a great concept. Many say it would have happened if it was designed as an electric vehicle from the start? One great selling point for the Elio was the price range somewhere around $7K making it a great second car, starter/student or city car.

I'm intrigued at this electric car but the price tag is far greater than the Elio.

The Carver One (gas engine) is the one I lusted after that didn’t happen. Such an innovative concept...

I wanted the V3 from Persu Mobility - http://www.flytheroad.com. Persu licensed Carver's lean technology, but while their website is still accessible, I don't think anything ever came from their efforts. Here's more info on Carver and Persu Mobility - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carver_(automotive_company).

Even Mercedes had a go at the concept with the F300 Life Jet

https://www.google.com/amp/s/w…forgot-mercedes-f300/amp/

Leaning is the aspect of riding a motorcycle I miss the most!

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Leaning is the aspect of riding a motorcycle I miss the most!

Exactly why I went back to two wheels...

Unfotuantely, my balance (or occasional lack thereof) probably precludes that! That's why I'd like some leaning tech.

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Leaning is the aspect of riding a motorcycle I miss the most!

Funny you should say that. When we first started driving the Slingshot my wife and I would lean in the turns just for shits and giggles - it got old the faster we we drove!

I miss 2 wheels but my legs couldn't hold up a ten speed. The biggest benefit of the Slingshot is that I do not fall over at traffic lights.

I must admit that it is much easier owning something my wife actually enjoys - the great solo time on my bike was not worth the grief I got when I got home from quick ride on my bike that took 5 or 6 hours..........

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A company called Aptera is advertising an electric vehicle it claims will get 1,000 mile range. It also claims the solar array on the roof will get you 40 miles per day without plugging into a charger.

This interests me because my trip to work & home is about 22 miles - theoretically, I could drive this thing to work & on errands and never have to charge it. And I can reserve one for $100...

Am I the only one who is reminded of the 84 mpg Elio? Lost a hundred to Paul Elio's publicity machine. I suppose I benefited from their autocycle lobbying... don't have to wear a helmet unless I want to and I don't need a special license for Ruby. Still... color me skeptical.

https://www.caranddriver.com/n…lar-no-charging-revealed/

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anybody with any kind of solar system design skills can tell you there aint no way in hell using todays best technology to generate that much power with that few of square feet of array real estate available , its a ploy om words , imagine that ! lol

I lucked out on the Elio. I was totally stoked for it and wanted to invest. Got lazy and never got around to it; when several years went by with nothing, I was glad I passed.

Would have purchased one in a minute.

I kind of miss the Pie in the Sky Elio newsletters every few days. Such unbridled optimism. So much pride, so little to be proud of.

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I lucked out on the Elio. I was totally stoked for it and wanted to invest. Got lazy and never got around to it; when several years went by with nothing, I was glad I passed.

Would have purchased one in a minute.

Procrastination pays! Why put off until tomorrow what you can put off until the day after tomorrow!

(Have always wanted to start a Procrastination Club, just haven’t gotten around to it...)

Got curious; the website is still there, but their last blog post was from a year ago yesterday... I guess they feel they can stop pretending...