random notes

Aptera


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pretty nice
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here, a concept of recumbent
(forgive the quick draw)


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the interesting issues:
-track width, half track, half roads to maintain
-number of components, affects MTBF
-body parts, affects strength of chassis and weight, easier just one canopy
-foam cushions for seats, very light, float too
-weight of batteries, affects range, pedal-assist would be more economical
-hub motors, reversible, brakes assist
-same for self-sufficiency, disconnection, park and pedal to recharge
-solar film on the body, helps batteries
-removable APU, like a 20cc, for power assist under the hood
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"weight", "self sufficiency", "minimal or no fuel"
are the magic word
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then if the design is dimensioned correctly
and weight is very low
you can stack 40 or more of each in a special rail car
from the side in
so it fits the formula rail+drive
and possibly in the future sea+drive and airship+drive
reaching as close as possible the ratio 1:1
between curb weight and service payload
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the technology is there already
what is missing are the brains of the consumers
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amun
:)