Purely hypothetical design study
Equally hypothetical features detailed below
Renderings, aesthetic refinements by Aven Hart
Rendering by Aven Hart
Variant of the standard Aptera adapted with a tandem 1+1 seating arrangement, utilizing space more efficiently and dramatically decreasing cross sectional area.
Trailing arm front suspension allows vehicle to tilt for improved cornering stability, while reducing gaps in body panels compared to dual wishbone linkage. Internally mounted shock absorbers are carried over, minimizing unsprung mass.
Revised layout in combination with tilting functionality drastically reduces max vehicle width, improving maneuverability in tight spaces and broadening compatible markets.
Rendering by Aven Hart
Side view cameras are moved to the top of the wheel pods, streamlining the body while improving visibility. Each wide angle camera is located along the steering axis of its respective wheel; the feeds are then cropped and stabilized to keep the view straight during turns.
Warm air from the cooling system exits through an annular vent surrounding the taillight. This helps neutralize the low pressure wake behind the vehicle, effectively extending the streamlined tail without the associated increase in weight, length, or skin friction.
Rear seat folds down when not in use to expand rear storage, accessed from the hatches on either side. Each rear hatch features a solar equipped outer skin, which can be pointed towards the sun via an actively controlled hinge along its top edge. These features help make the most of the reduced size, achieving the best compromise between efficiency and livability.
Tandem layout narrows wheelbase & cross sectional area
Stationary solar charging configuration
Door rotates forward, allowing full access for both occupants even in the tightest spaces
Cooling exhausts around perimeter of taillight, reducing wake
Initial Concept Sketches
