I’m currently infatuated with the design of a new hybrid / plug-in electric vehicle that is being made this year by a new car company called Aptera. The vehicle is a three-wheel car that gets the equivalent of 300 mpg and has other neat eco-friendly features such as a heating and cooling system that’s powered by solar panel energy. It’s a fully-functional car able to handle highway speeds and is available for pre-order by California residents at the current time.
Here are a few of the reasons that I find this car to be inspiring:
- It’s eco-friendly. I’m a big fan of the green movement (and strongly believe that writers should practice green habits; learn more here). Anything that moves this forward is inspiring to me.
- The design is truly unique. It’s not something that you can see anywhere else. That kind of vision is always inspirational. More than that, it’s got a forward-thinking style that makes it look like a space vehicle. That makes me want to create a character who will want to ride in that car. It gets those wheels of creative writing spinning.
- It’s neither here nor there. It’s a three-wheel car that’s classified as a motorcycle but functions like a car. That kind of ambiguity leaves room for inspiration. It makes me wonder what else lies in its in-betweens.
Learn more about the Aptera car here.
Question of the Day: Do you believe that a car can be a source of inspiration for a writer?
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March 25th, 2008 at 8:34 am
This is one iconic creation.
Looks like something nature would create for the sheer efficiency of motion.
It’s the anti-hummer, watery, photonic with a small “foot-print” (three vs. four).
Possibly too femmy, maybe a toothy grin and a grey-over-white shark paint job will collar the testosterone producers. Speaking of which, there’s that imagery also (right from God’s testies!).
Good luck with the inspiration.
I yield.
March 25th, 2008 at 8:48 am
This will be the car of the future, mark my words. APtera is a brand name that will be hear to stay. Check out
http://Apteraforum.com for the latest news
@ Bob; Thanks for the link! -Kathryn
March 25th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Aptera: 3-wheel Car Gets 300 MPG…
This uniquely designed hybrid electric vehivle is good for the Earth and fun to look at as well!…
April 17th, 2008 at 6:21 am
uggghhh its ugly
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:28 am
Like the Model T, and the VW Beetle before it….
HAIL - The NEW - ” Peoples Car” !!!!!
I am SO getting one…… bye bye Detroit… hahaha
June 20th, 2008 at 5:44 am
god forbid you get hit by another…anything you’re a gonner
July 12th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I’m currently saving up for a big down payment for this vehicle. Can’t wait for it to come out. It does have good safety features.
August 12th, 2008 at 8:46 am
This is supper. Two questions, how much and when will it become available on the east coast?
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Great post on hybrids. Check out our hybrid page when you get the chance http://www.thecarconnection.com/style/green