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., Novelty vehicles are not really the ones that will help the US address the growing concern over US oil consumption,” said General Motors Co. Tags: Brief. Wall Street Journal.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 1, 2008

July 22, 2008; The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today a research and development collaboration with General Motors and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ( PHEVs ) into the grid, a key step in providing the nation’s drivers an alternative to petroleum fuels.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

In a press conference in Carlsbad, California, Aptera Motors unveiled the pre-production version of the electric three-wheel, 200+ mpg Aptera 2e along with 23 strategic suppliers , including GE; A123Systems for the Li-ion battery pack; Remy International for the drive motor ( earlier post ); and BorgWarner for the single ratio transaxle.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. There’s also a four-door Superwolf in the pipeline. Subscribe now!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Thats the beauty of the 2010 Aptera 2e electric vehicle — you can speed away from the scene and the cops wont know it, with just a quiet hum as the electric motor winds up and a feeling of satisfaction as the torque presses you deep into the seatback. Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. Tags: evdriven. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. See also Hymotions comments on the subject.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 17, 2009

“Recharging Transportation” offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative California-based startup, Aptera Motors. Aptera Motors, and other new energy startups like it, are answering the energy challenges today and helping to provide clean technology jobs to the next generation of autoworkers. www.aptera.com.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000.

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