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Morgan launches three-wheeled Morgan EV3 at Geneva

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The Morgan Motor Company is launching the three-wheeled Morgan EV3 , the company’s first production electric vehicle, at the Geneva Motor Show. Following a soft launch of the Phase 1 EV3 mule vehicle in 2015, Morgan is showcasing the final pre-production phase car with restyled body and interior.

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1,000-mile electric car unveiled: Aptera returns 10 years later

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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. The longest-range 2019 Tesla, the Model S Long Range, gets an EPA range rating of 370 miles. What's the minimum necessary range for an electric car?

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Aptera partners with Elaphe for in-wheel-motor technology

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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. The company claims that this will be the first solar vehicle-charging system capable of meeting well over the mileage needs of most drivers.

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

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In 2019, the start-up resorted to WeFunder , a crowdfunding platform that allows consumers to contribute to a company in return for tiny stock holdings. Aptera raised $200,000 on WeFunder in 2019 and nearly quadrupled that amount in 2020. Its front-wheel-drive car can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 Aptera’s Funding Plans.

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Lectric is set to release their first Trike: Here’s why it’s a big deal

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The demand for electric tricycles It may surprise you to know that an electric tricycle has been the most requested product from Lectric since they launched their first bike in 2019. Most Lectric riders are over 65 and may have health-related issues preventing them from riding a standard two-wheel bike.

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