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It’s no secret we are all living in interesting times with inflation at a 41-year high. Mortgage rates have doubled, and our paychecks don’t go as far as they used to. Look no further than the local gas pump, with gas prices the highest they have ever been. It’s no wonder consumers are pushing to get out of the typical gas guzzler and over to an electric vehicle. I am waiting to see how things continue to develop concerning gains in technological advances. With that being said, a company called Aptera has me contemplating whether I should make the leap or continue to “wait and see”!

Aptera has developed an electric vehicle that can be classified as a motorcycle given its three-wheeled design but drives like a car. As the title suggests, I was intrigued by what the company claimed with the promise of long ranges (1000 miles) and solar capability (40 miles a day on solar), speed (0–60 in 3.5 seconds), and pricing starting at $25,900. So it was time to look further!

Entry-level pricing starts at $25,900 for a 250-mile range and increases depending on longer-range requirements. You can opt to jump up to 400 mile($29,800), 600 mile($34,600), and 1000 mile($44,900) range capability. I can only imagine the type of batteries used in these futuristic-looking vehicles.

The pricing above includes solar panels placed strategically on the roof and dashboard. You can opt to have more across the hood and hatch for an extra $900; then and only then will you get 40 miles a day. The included roof and dashboard will get you an estimated 16 miles of charge. (I opted for all solar panels)

Next up is the decision to stay with the offered Front Wheel Drive option or select All-Wheel Drive for an additional $2,500. Given our harsh midwest winters, the All-Wheel Drive option is a must, and now the third wheel is in play. Also, to achieve 60mph in 3.5 seconds, you must have All-Wheel Drive. The $25,000 price quickly turned into $48,000, and I still had a list of upgrades to add.

Safety Pilot- This upgrade for $1300 included Level 2 autonomy which Synopsis.com details:

Enhanced Audio- This upgrade was $600 and included three extra channels and a subwoofer. Of course, I opted for this!

Camping Kit- An integrated kit, rear awning, and a step stool for $600.

Off-Road Kit- Higher ground clearance and wheel covers for $1000. I figured if you were going to invest in the Camping Kit, this was a must.

Note: I did not select the Pet Kit for $300, given our family doesn’t have any, but this will include a divider, water bowl, cover, bags, and ladder.

I am looking at roughly $52,000 for this vehicle with plenty of question marks. Aptera has alleviated the range anxiety we all face with the possible 1000-mile capability on a full charge. My first few questions would be, how comfortable will this vehicle be after a few hundred miles? How will this hold up in the winter? How safe is it?

Maybe these questions are best for another article as this vehicle is currently not in production. Aptera now has over 10,000 reservations for this vehicle with hopes of starting the manufacturing process this year. “Wait and See” is our only option at this point. To reserve your place in line, expect to lay down a fully refundable $100.

If you are interested in the Aptera, use this link, and you can receive $30 off your reservation fee.

Welcome to Inyerself, my very own passion project filled with unique and engaging content. Here you will find General Lifestyle Decisions & Choices. Explore all that I have to offer; perhaps Inyerself will ignite your own inner passions as well.

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Typical Battery Powered LawnmowerPhoto by Daniel Watson on Unsplash. Jeffrey Clos is a participant in the Amazon Associates LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking toAmazon.com. There are some links within this article to the described product.

Jeffrey Clos is a participant in the Amazon Associates LLC associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking toAmazon.com. There are some links within this article to the described product.

Add this to the list of things I did not know. I get a kick out of the things people say or do after having lived on this planet for long as we have. One such thing I find amusing is the phrase, "I was today years old when I learned." Of course, now I am going to use this expression.

It was enjoyable seeing my friend’s fully restored 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for the first time since its return. Purchased in 1977, it has toiled away in his garage for 44 years. Sure there were the occasional small trips, but the unit was in serious need of some TLC.

I recently came across an article that sums up my thoughts on the Grandview property listed above. Florida is the least affordable place to live in the U.S. Sally Starkey thought moving from Chicago to Florida would be easy. The 33-year-old publicist moved to Naples, Florida…

I have no less than three large Hibiscus plants, and such is standard practice; they get moved indoors whenever the weather turns cold. Trust me, living in Michigan; there is never any shortage of cold weather. It’s been a long winter, and my Hibiscus plants are looking forward to being moved outdoors. It never fails; when there are signs of Spring, the Hibiscus plants start to adorn the stores nearby. This is the main reason I have three, and probably the number one reason I will add another Hibiscus plant this year.

I swore to myself I couldn't own a watch because I couldn't get used to having anything on my wrist. I relied heavily on my cell phone or the people around me for knowing what time it was. It wasn't until Apple took the concept of a watch and exaggerated all of the functions a watch can do that I noticed.

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I have claimed for years I am addicted to the flavor of vanilla. There are countless items I steer towards which contain or have hints of vanilla within them. I like Diet A&W Root Beer, and I am a glutton for baked goods with plenty of this flavoring. Don’t get me started on vanilla ice cream or shakes. Even the smell of vanilla brings a certain amount of calm into my life. I know vanilla is the culprit for certain, so I finally decided to look further into it to see if there is any validity to my addiction.

Depending on your age and the generation you grew up in, you might be familiar with the saying, “You don’t know shit from Shinola!” This is a pretty simple American saying, and it originated during World War II in the army barracks. Can’t you imagine being yelled at by your bunkmate or drill instructors with this particular vulgarity? If you were to look at human excrement and a container of Shinola (pronounced “Shine” “Ola”), you could see the similarities.

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Let's Put Winter Behind Us and Welcome the Tulips of Spring!. As I woke up this morning to the cold weather and the promise of another snowy drive to work, I was reminded winter wasn’t entirely done with the state of Michigan. It was a rather unpleasant feeling, and I couldn’t help but think of how nice it would be to experience a nice amount of warmer weather right about now. As I wrote in an earlier article, I know that the promise of summer is not too far away when my Hibiscus flowers bloom.

First deadly boat encounters, now pollution. The poor manatee has been an endangered animal for as long as I can remember, and it was only recently they were arguably delisted off the endangered list. Nicknamed the “Sea Cow,” they first had to contend with damage from boat propellers from passing water vehicles. Now they are suffering from starvation as their number one food source, seagrass, has slowly disappeared.

I Received Less Than Originally Quoted. I have written two articles about my success with the new 2021 Macbook Pro. First, with the 14" and then my jump to the 16". I can't rave enough about how much an improvement this new model is over my previous Macbook Pro, but my next task was to sell the 2014 model.

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I wrote about a subscription service called Gadget Discovery Club a while back. They send you a package of the latest up-and-coming technology, and you pay them an annual fee. Given my love for technology and anything that might make my life more “exciting,” I was quick to sign up. I wrote about my first package here:

Strand Craft, a Miami Beach, Florida-based company, has been working diligently to realize a dream eight years in the making. They want to bring to market a personal luxury watercraft that pushes the limits of everything the Waverunner and small water vessels alike represent. I introduce you to the Strand Craft V-8 Daytona GT.

All the rage today is about bringing smoking to the home, and it is unlike the past when smoking and curing played a part in preserving the food. Today this process is primarily used to improve or add a new dimension to the food we enjoy daily. Over the last few years, there has been an explosion in the types and amounts of smokers available at the local retailers. Available in all sizes and combinations and with a plethora of features, there seems to be no end to the excitement.