Don't make nose of the car different color. Only ICE cars needs air intake grids. e-cars don't need any of that. look at tesla - front looks amazing after face lift.
I think the graphics on the rendering are speculative. When they build prototypes, and can see it in solid form, the surface graphics will probably be different.
If the latest Aptera render is accurate, the hood is going to be covered with solar tiles. So unless you pick all black color, the front end will most like be different color from the rest of the car. I personally think it looks better this way.
That's a much nicer look IMHO. The grey nose and rear wheel cover looked out of place on the original design and instantly drew my eye to it. I think the silver will end itself to a semi transparent skin better than the white and by not having a distractive nose/rear boot, this will give it better continuity. I hope there's some additional colour options once they hit the assembly floor so we can order exactly what we'd like.
On some renders, the nose / chin is gray color that's different from the white body or the black hood. I personally don't like that. It's not so obvious in this photo, but I think it'd look better if the chin is the same white as the rest of the body.
Speaking from the sunny hot SW... if the validated prototypes ends up to be mostly solar and or solar reflective glass that is “looking like black covering the entire top half of the vehicle”.... It could be an interesting solution to the area of vehicle that are sun damaged, down here.
Of course thsee vehicles were:
Metal painted bodies and are typically ten+ years old.
Not garage kept
😞And I suppose not protected well with wax
I garage my vehicles but with the No Charge feature it would advantageous to leave in the sun more often to capture the free charge.
Additionally if vinyl wrap is applied mainly to the lower half...
✅ No direct sun
✅ Wraps are vulnerable to UV, heat and tree sap, so this location can protect. The wheel shirts should protect well from road debris
Of course proper wax is needed for any surface.
All my vehicles’ glass panels have been holding up well, for years, with our over 300 sunny days a year.
I have no experience down here with vinyl wrap... buy my twelve year old vehicle, back on the east coast,did well with the protective clear 3M nose film. Back then I did lots of highway driving, and there was the winter contact with the various snow melting products.
I also used a suggested spray cleaner on it.... called Plexus (cleaner and polish)
For tar and bugs removal I used Lestoil to remove and rinse clean.
But I am sure Aptera will suggest best products after their validation stage...
also sloped surface of headlight usually ruins the angle of how light is projected for its effectivenesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYmx3Uy4rAk , so i suppose having the headlight at the front end of the car where there is least harm to aerodynamics to have just enough verticality in surface on headlight to make considerable difference. if light bulbs are expensive to replace in case of minor crash, maybe put headlight at above driver line of sight behind windshield like where partial self driving cameras and rearview mirrors are at(one light bulb in front of where current rearview mirror exists wont cover any line of sight plus the two bulbs can point different direction for same area lighted up as normal 2 headlight cars without teh normal path of light travel overlapping(so less width light path is allowed per bulb, thus smaller lights/less light projector lens work), while adding to the unique appearance to car), so minor crumple zone replacement doesn't also cost headlight replacement, plus if a minor crash happens it counts to be able to drive home at dark with headlights still working.
also i dont think that many light bulbs are necessary, the one at the highest and widest position at each side is probably best for lighting more area if the front is covered by car ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxohcZ_D-3k
apparently this white reflects much a considerable amount of solar heat to decrease energy spent on Air conditioning, it can also contrast to the dark navy blue solar panel tile pattern. https://www.aptera.us/forum/main/comment/6058d5a8a3c7ae005771c842
this white can be used in interior to minimize use of interior lighting.
(the circled in red) is a spot that can be used for camera to cover rear left/right and rear sight , images can be software stiches together if needed. this eliminates the rear mirror display, of course the surface area the camera needs to see is less so the devices to clear out sticky snow will be smaller than if there was rear windows mirrors.
cameras in the same location but on the side also looking downward could help with checking ground clearance for off-roading and parking, like how some cars have mirrors that move downward to show bottom part of car to prevent objects like the roadside curb from damaging and for parking correctly. the image of the bottom part of car can be software cut out unless in parking speed conditions if preferred for larger image on screen per screen size.
there can be a a high contrast tape as coloring at the middle of the rear, so it can be seen by user so they realize the side mirrors cover rear vision too when they see the high color contrast (to guarantee it will be noticed) line at the middle of the car in the side displays. i recommend the line be more than minimal so its noticeable by the user when they approach the car before they get in car where they realize the side displays cover rear vision.
TURN SIGNAL indicator should be in the form of bright contrast light as a border around the image of the left/right mirror displays, to enhance the spatial sense of left and right and bring awareness to surroundings seen at the windows and lien of sight looking out teh dashboard.
my concept of not having a middle screen and using phone app and aftermarket plastic knobs that work with phone, only replaces the big middle screen in current aptera, not the side mirror screens.
I understand what you're saying, but it doesn't read like a radiator grill, in my opinion.
Yes, you are right. It's not a radiator grill, but if you separate front bumper by paning it different color, it looks outdated.
I think the graphics on the rendering are speculative. When they build prototypes, and can see it in solid form, the surface graphics will probably be different.
I kind of like the dual colors they are showing, especially the nose. Much more dynamic that plain white.
I liked the original white nose, it was a very clean look. I definitely think it looked much better.
I'm going for white with solar hatch but not hood - I think all white nose and hood would suit me well.
If other colors are offered I think the nose should be the same as the rest of the car.
If the latest Aptera render is accurate, the hood is going to be covered with solar tiles. So unless you pick all black color, the front end will most like be different color from the rest of the car. I personally think it looks better this way.
Well it is taking on a look and color scheme of a “flightless” creature.
Adélie penguin
Pretty cute!
Aptera Motors will eventually need a name for this vehicle
Hint, hint...Adélie
That's a much nicer look IMHO. The grey nose and rear wheel cover looked out of place on the original design and instantly drew my eye to it. I think the silver will end itself to a semi transparent skin better than the white and by not having a distractive nose/rear boot, this will give it better continuity. I hope there's some additional colour options once they hit the assembly floor so we can order exactly what we'd like.
On some renders, the nose / chin is gray color that's different from the white body or the black hood. I personally don't like that. It's not so obvious in this photo, but I think it'd look better if the chin is the same white as the rest of the body.
Solar tiles and black color looks great. Haven't seen this render before. Still would like to see a render with white bottom part and black top.
I like this latest look too.
Speaking from the sunny hot SW... if the validated prototypes ends up to be mostly solar and or solar reflective glass that is “looking like black covering the entire top half of the vehicle”.... It could be an interesting solution to the area of vehicle that are sun damaged, down here.
Of course thsee vehicles were:
Metal painted bodies and are typically ten+ years old.
Not garage kept
😞And I suppose not protected well with wax
I garage my vehicles but with the No Charge feature it would advantageous to leave in the sun more often to capture the free charge.
Additionally if vinyl wrap is applied mainly to the lower half...
✅ No direct sun
✅ Wraps are vulnerable to UV, heat and tree sap, so this location can protect. The wheel shirts should protect well from road debris
Of course proper wax is needed for any surface.
All my vehicles’ glass panels have been holding up well, for years, with our over 300 sunny days a year.
I have no experience down here with vinyl wrap... buy my twelve year old vehicle, back on the east coast,did well with the protective clear 3M nose film. Back then I did lots of highway driving, and there was the winter contact with the various snow melting products.
I also used a suggested spray cleaner on it.... called Plexus (cleaner and polish)
For tar and bugs removal I used Lestoil to remove and rinse clean.
But I am sure Aptera will suggest best products after their validation stage...
also sloped surface of headlight usually ruins the angle of how light is projected for its effectivenesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYmx3Uy4rAk , so i suppose having the headlight at the front end of the car where there is least harm to aerodynamics to have just enough verticality in surface on headlight to make considerable difference. if light bulbs are expensive to replace in case of minor crash, maybe put headlight at above driver line of sight behind windshield like where partial self driving cameras and rearview mirrors are at(one light bulb in front of where current rearview mirror exists wont cover any line of sight plus the two bulbs can point different direction for same area lighted up as normal 2 headlight cars without teh normal path of light travel overlapping(so less width light path is allowed per bulb, thus smaller lights/less light projector lens work), while adding to the unique appearance to car), so minor crumple zone replacement doesn't also cost headlight replacement, plus if a minor crash happens it counts to be able to drive home at dark with headlights still working.
also i dont think that many light bulbs are necessary, the one at the highest and widest position at each side is probably best for lighting more area if the front is covered by car ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxohcZ_D-3k
apparently this white reflects much a considerable amount of solar heat to decrease energy spent on Air conditioning, it can also contrast to the dark navy blue solar panel tile pattern. https://www.aptera.us/forum/main/comment/6058d5a8a3c7ae005771c842
this white can be used in interior to minimize use of interior lighting.
(the circled in red) is a spot that can be used for camera to cover rear left/right and rear sight , images can be software stiches together if needed. this eliminates the rear mirror display, of course the surface area the camera needs to see is less so the devices to clear out sticky snow will be smaller than if there was rear windows mirrors.
cameras in the same location but on the side also looking downward could help with checking ground clearance for off-roading and parking, like how some cars have mirrors that move downward to show bottom part of car to prevent objects like the roadside curb from damaging and for parking correctly. the image of the bottom part of car can be software cut out unless in parking speed conditions if preferred for larger image on screen per screen size.
there can be a a high contrast tape as coloring at the middle of the rear, so it can be seen by user so they realize the side mirrors cover rear vision too when they see the high color contrast (to guarantee it will be noticed) line at the middle of the car in the side displays. i recommend the line be more than minimal so its noticeable by the user when they approach the car before they get in car where they realize the side displays cover rear vision.
TURN SIGNAL indicator should be in the form of bright contrast light as a border around the image of the left/right mirror displays, to enhance the spatial sense of left and right and bring awareness to surroundings seen at the windows and lien of sight looking out teh dashboard.
also windshield wiper are necessary for low speed driving b/c aerodynamics cant be enough to push away rain drops and snow that sticks, mud etc https://www.aptera.us/forum/main/comment/6004a96fc5842500ce7b1156
my concept of not having a middle screen and using phone app and aftermarket plastic knobs that work with phone, only replaces the big middle screen in current aptera, not the side mirror screens.
https://www.aptera.us/forum/main/comment/6004a96fc5842500ce7b1156