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VW made a 4-wheeled Aptera competitor/XL1 successor concept car ("Mission Efficiency")
(www.volkswagen-newsroom.com)
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this post was submitted on 14 Sep 2026
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I've never understood why aerodynamics aren't more of a priority with car design, especially with electric vehicles.
Because consumers are idiots and buy trucks that look like barns.
I'd say in general because aerodynamic enhancements usually detract from design and people buying new cars in general want something that looks good.
I must be weird then, because I think a sleek aerodynamic design is a lot more beautiful than a boxy design with the aerodynamics of a brick. Saving money on fuel/charging is pretty enticing, too. People don't know what they want until you give it to them.