08-20-2006, 01:42 PM
In the last Popular Science, there was an article that talked about a hybrid inspired by the X Prize, a created open contest where $25,000,000 USD would be awarded to the first company to bring a 100 mpg car to the market. And it looks like soon this'll happen!
The Aptera Concept, one of the ugliest three-wheeled cars I've ever seen, may hit the market soon in two years with a cost of under $20,000 USD. Despite the Goldmember-mobile's looks, this car is expected to pull off about 330 MILES TO THE GALLON! This car would be a godsend to the environment, which is obviously starting to fight back against us.
But what I'm wondering is: will this change anything? How many citizens are willing to pick the mileage of this scooter over the looks of the 20 mpg Ford Pickup, or the 35 mpg Civic?
Would you?
![[Image: aptera.jpg]](http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2006/08/aptera.jpg)
(The Aptera Concept).
The Aptera Concept, one of the ugliest three-wheeled cars I've ever seen, may hit the market soon in two years with a cost of under $20,000 USD. Despite the Goldmember-mobile's looks, this car is expected to pull off about 330 MILES TO THE GALLON! This car would be a godsend to the environment, which is obviously starting to fight back against us.
But what I'm wondering is: will this change anything? How many citizens are willing to pick the mileage of this scooter over the looks of the 20 mpg Ford Pickup, or the 35 mpg Civic?
Would you?
(The Aptera Concept).