The wheel covers cannot be seen by the driver due to the seat position being shifted far back. The estimation of the vehicle width in front, compared to normal passenger cars, is lost. The estimation of the distance to oncoming vehicles is made more difficult. As well as the passing of other vehicles or the distance to curbs or pedestrian paths.
your missing the 3rd dimension
Thank you, this is also a suggestion for Aptera,
to provide a ride in Aptera in 360 degree view and even better a ride for VR goggles (Oculus, Vive etc.).
I really cannot comment on this since I haven't sat in an Aptera which I surely want to do. Polaris came out with their Victory Vision motorcycle and I demo'd it in Sturgis quite a few years ago. I could not, for the life of me, see where the front wheel was because of its design. That completely put me off. Something about the Aptera really speaks to me but it has to be absolutely safe and feel safe from every aspect. If this darned pandemic is gotten control of then a perfect place to demo the Aptera would be during and at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
@ Craig - the Victory Vision is certainly easier to handle, since the width is defined by the handlebar width 😀
@loswa is that you driveing with the pony tail?..lol
Line 130 of Aptera's FAQ Spreadsheet:
Q: "Can the driver clearly see the front wheels?"
A: "Yes"
I can't believe this. With 3 cushions on the driver's seat, as height adjustment 😀
It would be pretty easy for one of them to just take a picture from the drivers' seat holding the phone against their nose.
true, but when I drive my RDX I can see the left front of the car but I still know where it is..or you can put those truck (red) poles out by the tires...IDea
see you but this type of site rod on the front to locate each side if you have an issue
just saying.:)
Thanks for the suggestions on the orientation points, which I will gladly adopt. The Cw-value will decrease somewhat, but safety will increase. This also reminds me of the dipsticks on the old Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Well that is one way to go..:) but the flags out front would be more aerodynamic.
and skip the lights. Remember efficiency, First
The aerodynamic solutions - cameras integrated in the two wheel covers for distance measurement, image transmission and the autopilot.
Or just make the sticks retractable, for zero drag. Option for power or manual please. Useful for other drivers parking beside you in parking lots.