APTERA: 230 MPG

Move over, Prius!  The Aptera is safe, comfortable, and gets 230 miles per gallon!

The vision of Steve Fambro, who wanted to create a car that was safe, comfortable, and more fuel-efficient than anything ever produced, the Aptera (from Greek for 'flight without wings') draws much of its design from aircraft and aerodynamics. It seats two, has three wheels, and its first operating protype achieved an amazing 230 miles per gallon.

The vision of Steve Fambro, the Aptera (from Greek for 'flight without wings') draws much of its design from aircraft and aerodynamics. It seats two, has three wheels, and draws its power from a mix of gasoline, electric, and solar sources.

The Aptera can reach 85mph, takes two to four hours to charge, will cost about $2 to charge it overnight, can accommodate drivers up to 6'5" in height, there's room for an infant seat, it's only available in white, and it'll cost under $30k.

The Aptera Typ-1 is now available for reservations (only in California for now), and will start production in late 2008.