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Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV

Baua Electric

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

Green Car Reports

What's the minimum necessary range for an electric car? 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. So the idea of an electric car with 1,000.

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Aptera’s brand ambassador program is very on character

Teslarati

Aptera’s online marketing strategy includes a brand ambassador program that is very on character for the brand, to say the least, as it highlights the very specific cross-section of people who are interested in the company. Aptera has prided itself on its weird nature from the beginning. Aptera has chosen a different approach.

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Aptera’s latest update teases its solar EV app, battery tech, and delivery timelines [Video]

Baua Electric

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continued its welcomed level of public transparency today, posting another progress update video for February, offering some juicy details. There is a multitude of reasons why Aptera Motors is different from the other OEMs out there. There’s lots to unfold here, so let’s dig in.

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Aptera delays 2e until 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

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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Aptera Struggles Toward Production Of 3-Wheel Electric Car, Maybe

Green Car Reports

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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Annual EVA meeting set for January 28 in Carlsbad

Electric Auto Association

Join us as we kick off 2023 at Aptera headquarters. Aptera headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. The Electric Vehicle Association Annual Meeting will be held from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, January 28 at Aptera headquarters in Carlsbad, California. We’re doing what it takes to make it a remarkable experience all the way through the weekend.”

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