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Congress Speaks: Aptera 2e Now A Car, Not A Motorcycle

Congress Speaks: Aptera 2e Now A Car, Not A Motorcycle

By Richard Read's avatar Richard ReadRichard Read October 20th, 2009

Aptera 2e

Aptera 2e

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Since June of this year, the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicle program has awarded low-interest loans to encourage the development of next-gen cars. Ford, Nissan, Tesla, and Fisker got in on the action, but one outside-the-box company has been left on the sidelines: Aptera. The company's 2e model has been legally classified as a motorcycle, so Aptera hasn't been eligible for the program, but that'll change with Congress' redefining of the term "automobile". (Hint: if it's enclosed, seats two, and gets 75 mpg, it's in the ballpark.) John Voelcker has the full story at GreenCarReports.com.

Aptera 2eEnlarge Photo Since June of this year, the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicle program has awarded low-interest loans to encourage the development of next-gen cars. Ford, Nissan, Tesla, and Fisker got in on the action, but one outside-the-box company has been left on the sidelines: Aptera. The company's 2e model has been legally classified as a motorcycle, so Aptera hasn't been eligible for the program, but that'll change with Congress' redefining of the term "automobile". (Hint: if it's enclosed, seats two, and gets 75 mpg, it's in the ballpark.) John Voelcker has the full story at GreenCarReports.com.

Tags: laws, motorcycles, Aptera, Aptera 2e, congress, Department of Energy, loans, low-interest loans, U.S. DOE, DOE



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  1. By Kenneth #1, Posted: 10/21/2009

    Yes, finally Congress makes a good decision! Now I can buy one of these things without having to get a new licence.

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