It’s a new world for Aptera in its quest for federal funds today. The startup, which is developing a futuristic-looking, ultra aerodynamic three-wheeled vehicle called the 2e, can now be considered for funding under a highly competitive Department of Energy loan program for green cars.
That’s thanks to an 80-17 vote in the Senate yesterday in favor of an amendment to expand the scope of qualifying vehicles. It now includes not only four-wheeled “automobiles,” but also an “ultra efficient vehicle,” defined as “a fully closed compartment vehicle designed to carry at least 2 adult passengers” and get at least 75 MPG (or equivalent, for plug-in models). In other words, while Aptera is hardly a shoe-in for funding, three-wheelers like the 2e will be fair game for consideration, at least, once President Obama signs the bill into law.
Source: earth2tech.com
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