CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 21, 2023

Recently, Aptera held a live online event where the company revealed the Launch Edition version of its three-wheeled solar-powered car. There are some really cool things about the final design, but also some downsides early adopters will face. You can see the event yourself below, or read my recap and commentary below it.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Aptera claims to have raised enough money in a recent crowdfunding campaign to start production of its solar-assisted three-wheeled EV, but the company is still far from assured of success. Aptera is no stranger to crowdfunding. Aptera investment perks The company also claims to have made meaningful progress.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In Part 1, I explained the situation Aptera faces as it makes the case to the world that it’s ready for serious production. But, like last time, the biggest thing holding the vehicle back is that the car isn’t very normal. With two seats, three wheels, and a very unconventional shape, it’s got a lot […].

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 12, 2021

And Aptera’s “never charge” solar car goes to the track. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Aptera’s three-wheeled. Tesla’s putting its 94-mile Model 3 out in the open, in Canada. What did hybrids look like a century ago?

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 22, 2014

What do the Elio, Aptera, Toyota i-Road concept and the spectacularly awful Zap Xebra have in common? They--and many more small-volume economical vehicles and concepts besides--all use one fewer wheel than the norm.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 28, 2019

Aptera returns. All this and more on Green Car Reports. A familiar name in electric vehicles, Aptera, is back—with a new version of its three-wheeled EV that can now go up to a claimed 1,000 miles on a. Lithium is unexpectedly plentiful. Faraday Future could be headed for more change.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Aptera, self-proclaimed builder of the world's most efficient passenger vehicle, is partnering with Elaphe Propulsion to bring in-wheel motor technology to its 1,000-mile electric two-seater.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Looking like a shark without the fin, the three-wheeled Aptera's built-in solar cells provide enough energy to cover most people’s daily driving needs. The post New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Authority

JUNE 6, 2022

What if you never had to fill your tank with gas or plug in your car to charge with electricity? What if you could simply park your car outside to be fueled by nothing but rays of sunshine? That is the vision of Aptera; to make the most energy-efficient vehicle to date with solar energy. Sounds too good to be true?

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The Aptera three-wheeled car is back with in-wheel motor tech. It’s a morning of returns. The British brand Morris is back with an all-electric, carbon-fiber vehicle. And Tesla has returned to Germany’s Nürburgring.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 25, 2013

It's a positive, optimistic attitude that can go a long way when presented with challenges--such as your first electric car company disappearing after several years of optimism and hype. That's what happened to Aptera, builders of a tadpole-like, two-seat, three-wheeled electric vehicle. But Aptera.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2011

At the end of last week we broke the news that Aptera, the company responsible for the futuristic three-wheeled electric car known as the Aptera 2e was closing down.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 28, 2019

What's the minimum necessary range for an electric car? So the idea of an electric car with 1,000. The world's auto industry seems to have settled on 200-plus miles for North America and 300 kilometers (160 miles) or more for European and Asian markets.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 13, 2011

It was great while it lasted, but the dream of being able to buy a sleek, three-wheeled Aptera 2e electric car seems to be receding into the distance. A month ago, the company stopped taking deposits for new Apteras, blaming an issue with the escrow account in which they were held.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 23, 2012

The gist is that the unique Aptera three-wheeled electric car is supposedly going to be reborn, and will return to the U.S. A new company, Aptera USA, purchased the assets of the old Aptera after its December shutdown--including the designs. market sometime next year.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 19, 2011

One of the most remarkable--and most delayed--of the promised new generation of electric cars is the three-wheeled Aptera 2e. The resin-bodied car was a finalist at last year’s Auto X-Prize competition despite early handling concerns.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In an exclusive interview with Teslarati, Aptera Co-CEO Chris Anthony stressed how his company makes cars sustainable in the dirty automotive industry. Talking with Aptera Co-CEO Chris Anthony , the company leader stressed the importance of sustainability within the lifespan of the vehicles that he hopes will last 50 years or more.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. Addressing the situation he said: “Right now my advanced work is a lower priority for Aptera. Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010.

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 2, 2008

The Aptera electric car, so futuristic looking it will appear in an upcoming Star Trek movie, is becoming more believable with each passing day. Three-wheeled, it will not be speed limited like four-wheeled NEVs. Tags: aptera battery electric car. Check it out. Source: Autobloggreen.com ].

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Green Car Reports

MAY 19, 2011

One of the most remarkable--and most delayed--of the promised new generation of electric cars is the three-wheeled Aptera 2e. The resin-bodied car was a finalist at last year’s Auto X-Prize competition despite early handling concerns.

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Recent news regarding a boardroom putsch of Aptera's founders further clouds the future of the three-wheeled EV maker. Those rumors have been denied by Aptera, but the company is one among many that are struggling to make ends meet.

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All Cars Electric

MAY 18, 2011

Remember Aptera, the plucky San Diego firm responsible for the three wheeled Aptera 2e electric car which resembles an airplane but is technically a motorcycle?

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All Cars Electric

JULY 18, 2011

Last week we told you that Aptera Motors had temporarily halted its online reservation system for its three-wheeled, two seat, ultra-efficient 2e electric car.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Electric car maker Aptera has had to close its doors for the final time after failing to secure investment. The Californian firm, known for its kooky three-wheel electric concept, had plans for a four-door saloon type car, that was projected to get in the equivalent 190 miles to the gallon.

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All Cars Electric

MAY 18, 2011

Remember Aptera, the plucky San Diego firm responsible for the three wheeled Aptera 2e electric car which resembles an airplane but is technically a motorcycle?

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All Cars Electric

JULY 12, 2011

Remember Aptera, the firm whose futuristic three-wheeled, two-seat 2e electric vehicle promised to revolutionize the way we travelled back in 2007?

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Green Cars News

APRIL 15, 2010

Independent electric car manufacturer, Aptera, has unveiled a new version of its all-electric three-wheel vehicle, the 2e. Tags: Electric cars Aptera car e2 electric funds project three wheels. The firm’s CEO Paul [.].

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The President has cast his vote and approved three wheel vehicles for funding under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program created back in 2007. Now with the president's signature, makers such as Aptera will be able.

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Updating a story we have been covering for awhile regarding three wheel vehicles and their classification as either cars or motorcycles, Congress has now voted and passed a bill that will classify 3 wheel vehicles such as the Aptera 2e as cars. You can read previous articles by clicking here.

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All Cars Electric

JUNE 2, 2010

It's the start of the month, which means it's time for another newsletter from Aptera, the company struggling against the odds to launch its ultra-aerodynamic, ultra-futuristic three-wheeled electric vehicle by the end of 2011.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Once President Barack Obama signs the measure, a vehicle with only three wheels can--for the purpose of allocating Department of Energy funds for its Advanced. By voting 80 to 17 to approve a compromise bill allocating $33.5 billion to fund energy and water projects, the U.S.

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Green Cars News

MAY 24, 2009

Not only is the guy a world famous talk show host, but he also gets to play with some of the coolest, greenest cars available well before the rest of us as part of his web series Jay Leno’s Garage. Now Mr Leno has taken the all-electric Aptera 2e for a test drive and has fallen in love with the three-wheeled wonder.

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All Cars Electric

MAY 4, 2010

But the April newsletter from Aptera Motors, which is struggling to launch its ultra-aerodynamic three-wheeled electric vehicle in the face of delays and funding constraints, smooths over some crucial handling issues with blind optimism. Optimism is a useful thing for a startup company, maybe even a requirement.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 18, 2021

What if there is a vehicle you don’t have spent a single penny for fueling… guess what there is Aptera Solar Car. Aptera is an audacious startup with a vision to change the face of E-mobility forever. The company aims to eliminate the stratification in the EV sector by building affordable solar-powered Electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Aptera’s application for $75 million from the DOE’s ATVM loan program has sparked a debate not only over whether or not to recognize a 3-wheeler (i.e., The DOE ruled last year that Aptera’s 2e did not qualify under the $25 billion loan program because a three-wheeled vehicle doesn’t meet the definition of an automobile under federal law.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Aptera says it has enough money to push ahead with production. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The efficiency-focused California startup Aptera claims it’s crowdfunded enough money to build its three-wheel solar EV. Mercedes’ eSprinter previews passenger vans and more.

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All Cars Electric

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Aptera and Elio, two companies producing three wheel vehicles, can briefly rejoice as their bids for receiving federal government grants are now one step closer to completion. Legislation has been drawn up that will make 3 wheel vehicles eligible to receive federal grant money from the Department of Energy.

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