Google Boosts Green Car Company Aptera With Cash Infusion

RechargeIT, an investment programme run by Google.org, Google's philanthropic arm, has announced that it will be providing Aptera, makers of the 230mpg beautiful object of my car gadget lust you see pictured, with a $2.75 million infusion of cash to help them get the Aptera Typ-1 to buyers.

At a price tag of $30,000, the ridiculously huge fuel economy (refuel my car 10x less? Yes, please!), and looks that tickle the same spot Apple has been hitting for years, the Aptera Typ-1 is looking poised to provide welcome relief from soaring gas prices.

Google.org also provided another $2.75 million to ActaCell, makers of the battery technology that is going into some of the new hybrids and electrics coming out in the next few years.

Bravo, Google!

Google.org gives electric cars a push, with investments in Aptera and ActaCell [VentureBeat]
[via: Engadget]