VW made a 4-wheeled Aptera competitor/XL1 successor concept car ("Mission Efficiency") (www.volkswagen-newsroom.com)

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With the new Mission Efficiency, Volkswagen is presenting the world's most efficient near-production electric car. The prototype has set three world records. They stand for exemplary aerodynamics and excellent ideal and real fuel consumption. The vehicle is a beacon of technology and at the same time demonstrates the performance of Volkswagen's production technology.

No plans for production

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[-] BlameTheAntifa@piefed.social 8 points 3 days ago

The Aptera gets about 40 miles per day from solar alone, and has been independently verified.

That is enough to cover light daily commutes without ever plugging in.

[-] HubertManne@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

thanks. you put independently verified but the person still gave you guff.

[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 days ago

Wow, people believe anything. Maybe little elves will generate another 20 miles of range.

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