Steve Fambro seems to have struck gold after quenching his interest in the automotive industry. What started as a hobby has now taken it’s shape as a fully working prototype. That’s right, there’s currently a 1.5 ton vehicle that boasts 3 wheels and a 300 mpg rating currently roaming the streets somwhere.
You’d think that the Aptera, Fambro’s automotive creation, packs a wallet burning price tag. However, it is expected to sell for under $30,000, a few thousand dollars more than its rival, the Toyota Prius. The Aptera will be released in two versions, an all-electric one and one that features a gas engine, which will be used to charge the car.
Preliminary tests suggest that the electric model will be able to travel 120 miles on a single charge, while the hybrid is believed to be capable of traveling 600 miles on a single recharge and refuel.
Not impressed? Many car’s parts are made with recycleable materials. Fambro didn’t stop there while keeping the environment in mind. The car’s air conditioner is powered by solar panels located on its roof. The car’s even capable of running the A/C while it’s parked outside in the heat.
Enough with the talking, let’s see some pictures of the thing!
Steve Fambro Aptera MPG environment hybrid