Aptera Designs Solar-Powered Pontoon

With a fully electric-powered car lined up for a fall release, it seems the designers at Aptera are moving on to watercraft. The Loon — currently in the design phase — is actually a redesign of the Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company’s existing solar-assisted vehicle of the same name. Measuring 22 feet long and reaching speeds of 7 knots, this pontoon boat includes all sorts of eco-friendly material in its construction, such as bamboo, natural fibers and recycled plastic. The 1000W roof is collapsible, making for easy storage. Best of all, the Loon feeds back into the power grid once its AGM battery is filled. There’s no word on price in this early stage, but given Aptera’s penchant for designing affordable green vehicles, perhaps the Loon will sell for less than your average yacht. [AutoBlogGreen via Engadget]