Craig Steffen
New Member
I'm excited about the concept and the potential efficiency of the Aptera. I'm very worried about the constant changing of targets and slipping of schedules.
However, I've also had a question that I'd like to ask Aptera. I think the knock-to-open-door thing is frankly kind of gimmicky. But I also have safety concerns about that.
- If I park and lock the car, and the 12V battery dies, how do I get the door open? How do I get to the battery to jump/replace it?
- If I'm IN the car, and the battery dies, same question. Can I get the door open?
While i think there's some over-proliferation of electronic gadgets in a lot of cars, some of that's Ok, but there has to be redundant backups for critical functions, like getting in or out. Does anyone know what contingencies Aptera has designed into it?
Yes, I know that's not super-likely, but absolutely possible and does happen in the real world. Yes, I know that the solar panels probably will put enough energy into the battery the next day, but that doesn't get me home for work the next day if my battery dies in the evening.
However, I've also had a question that I'd like to ask Aptera. I think the knock-to-open-door thing is frankly kind of gimmicky. But I also have safety concerns about that.
- If I park and lock the car, and the 12V battery dies, how do I get the door open? How do I get to the battery to jump/replace it?
- If I'm IN the car, and the battery dies, same question. Can I get the door open?
While i think there's some over-proliferation of electronic gadgets in a lot of cars, some of that's Ok, but there has to be redundant backups for critical functions, like getting in or out. Does anyone know what contingencies Aptera has designed into it?
Yes, I know that's not super-likely, but absolutely possible and does happen in the real world. Yes, I know that the solar panels probably will put enough energy into the battery the next day, but that doesn't get me home for work the next day if my battery dies in the evening.