Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

18, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines. “However, we now have to adjust our production schedule to align with financing realities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Aptera 150

Aptera 2010 San Diego 2009 150

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 18, 2021

In December 2008, Aptera’s financing application for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) funding program was denied by the Department of Energy. Because when it came to financing, electric vehicles were still seen as more of a scientific experiment than a proven product.

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Aptera Solar Range Charging 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 The company so far has been operating on just $30 million in start-up financing. What Is It?

Aptera 64

Aptera 2010 Three Wheeled i-MiEV 64