Monday, December 10, 2007

Alternatives

Before choosing a grease mobile I was searching for cars that obtained 40 mpg or better but was stymied by the limited choices available. One of the frequent comments voiced by skeptics of our system is that some day we'll be charged for WVO or the demand will become greater than the supply. My hope is that in 5-10 years when our car has finally bitten the dust there will be plenty of options for environmentally friendly transportation. Part of the reason for my hope is reading about the following two cars.

The VentureOne is a cross between a motorcycle and a car with 3 wheels. Possessing a hybrid powertrain with an electric motor it boasts a top speed of approximately 100 MPH. The range for all-electric motoring is 20-40 miles while the addition of a 5 gallon gasoline tank extends the vehicles range to 250-300 miles. As a bonus, it also is equiped with automatic balancing technology enabling it to tilt up to 45 degrees while turning.

Aptera, which means wingless, is an electric vehicle which travels 120 miles between charges. The company plans on offering an all electric version as well as a plug in hybrid. For $500 you can reserve a model today.

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