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Len
Sep 27

Rear View

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Edited: Oct 2

 

Aptera 2e had a 160 degree view of what is behind it.

Do you think if the latest Aptera‘s on board video mirrors (I.e., two side view and rear view) “if stitched together”.... kind of like the way a camera creates a panoramic view.... could improve the Aptera rear view/improve any blind spot?

I can’t recall this detail from my one ride in the old 2e. 

 (I am not sure if addition lenses would be needed to eliminate any blind spot)

I suppose this Valeo technology, already in at least the GMC truck, used as a trailer aid, is accomplishing the same blind spot elimination. I believe they accomplish this by adding camera lenses to the back of the trailer.... the resulting video is stitched to the back up video.

https://binged.it/2lCoKDg

So in the end perhaps there could be only one screen encompassing both the rear and side views.

 

 

 

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