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Old 09-08-2011, 02:20 PM
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Default Opel's Aptera

http://green.autoblog.com/2011/09/08...-ahead-of-fra/

As Steve said: "Oh noes! Here they come!"

It's just a prototype but there are definitely some Aptera influences... From Opel/GM...
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Old 09-08-2011, 02:46 PM
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how about this one.....

http://green.autoblog.com/2011/09/01...ept-in-frankf/

or this....

http://green.autoblog.com/2011/08/29...cept-rendered/
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Old 09-08-2011, 03:54 PM
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I'd say those two are more similar to the Edison 2 VLC. But there is definitely a move by the big boys toward a small city vehicle.
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Isn't that 4th wheel there to improve stability and require the vehicle to pass all the mandated automobile safety tests?

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Old 09-08-2011, 04:28 PM
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Opel



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Audi
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Ah, was just gonna post this about the VW NILS:

http://jalopnik.com/5836664/volkswag...ters/gallery/1
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I noticed the VEE DUB Nil has "WINGLETS" that look like they may fold or slide in???? I wonder what THESE are for???
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Turn signals, I think?
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Yeah, rear tail lights. The back is really narrow.

Look easy to break.
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Old 09-14-2011, 08:55 PM
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More details and more photos:

http://green.autoblog.com/2011/09/14...low-cost-urba/

Sounds a lot like what the Aptera was trying to accomplish.
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