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Aptera return, Polestar factory, Bollinger progress, Tesla insurance: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

What ingredient for electric-car batteries is currently in a state of oversupply? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending August 30, 2019. And which electric-vehicle brand from the past dusted off the mothballs and claimed a 1,000-mile range?

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Aptera partners with Elaphe for in-wheel-motor technology

Green Car Congress

The rebooted Aptera Motors has teamed with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies on a long-range, volume production electric vehicle powered by in-wheel motors. Aptera, initially known as Accelerated Composites, formed in 2005 to bring highly efficient, three-wheeled vehicles to the market ( earlier post ), went out of business in 2011.

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Tech: Aerodynamics Is the Key To EV Range

Clean Fleet Report

Every kWh/m of energy consumption that can be shaved makes the car cheaper (needing fewer battery cells to go the same distance), lighter (less battery weight) and more efficient (less weight means lower rolling resistance). The more streamlined the car, the longer the range for the same battery. A slick design from GAC.

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“Never Charge EV” -1000 km Range Aptera Solar Car

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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. Now you got an idea about the specifications and the promises Aptera makes, Let us look into the company. Aptera Solar Car.

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Wireless Charging of EVs Being Tested

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Qualcomm’s wireless charging technology was sold to WiTricity in 2019 as part of a transaction. READ]: Top 10 Most Weird and Wonderful electric vehicles [WATCH]: Aptera Solar Car – 1000 miles range. Qualcomm demonstrated the technology in 2017 that could charge a small vehicle while it was traveling at 60 mph. You may also like.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

Cars That Think

Batteries Included” Induction Ovens Now we’re cooking with gas—but soon, we may be cooking with induction. That’s why startups like Channing Street Copper and Impulse Labs are working to make induction ovens easier to install by adding built-in batteries that supplement regular wall-socket power. At these depths, Earth reaches 500 ° C.

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Prevail Electric Mobility to Increase Their Production Capacity

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Prevail Electric Mobility started operations in India in 2019, is also aiming to extend its reach by using the network of its parent company FRVelion throughout the nation. READ]: Top 10 Most Weird and Wonderful electric vehicles [WATCH]: Aptera Solar Car – 1000 miles range. Prevail Electric Scooter. Conclusion. You may also like.