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Aptera CEOs discuss IPO plans, solar EV production, 3-wheel variants, and a possible 4-wheel model

Baua Electric

Video footage meant for investors has leaked, showing Aptera Motors co-founders and co-CEOs Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony discussing many topics about the solar EV startup’s future, including a potential IPO. Usually, when we share progress updates from notable solar EV developer Aptera Motors, they come directly from the horse’s mouth.

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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

Green Car Congress

The following is a list of the remaining teams, along with the class in which they compete and their fuel type: Mainstream Class (Two vehicles, one team). Commuter Cars, Tango (Spokane, WA) Battery Electric. X-Tracer, E-Tracer 7002 (Switzerland) Battery Electric. X-Tracer, E-Tracer 7009 (Switzerland) Battery Electric.

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9 Teams Advancing to Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Validation Stage

Green Car Congress

The following is a complete list of remaining teams, along with the class in which they compete and their fuel type: Mainstream Class (Two vehicles, one team). X-Tracer, E-Tracer #72 (Switzerland), Battery Electric. X-Tracer, E-Tracer #79 (Switzerland), Battery Electric. Aptera, Aptera 2e (San Diego, CA), Battery Electric.

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Driving electric in an oil capital

Electric Auto Association

A demonstration of plug-in hybrids and full battery electrics at an HEAA meeting. What’s so great about our meetings is the action they can inspire,” Hanson said, referencing a recent gathering that featured a representative from Aptera who spoke about the company’s plans to build a 3-wheeled, solar-powered vehicle.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. The nonprofit CalCars does conversions to demonstrate new designs and provide a platform for different batteries; we dont sell conversions. For a list of conversions completed to date, see Where PHEVs (mostly Priuses) Are. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0"

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Here is the comprehensive list of every new EV due in the next few years. Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. BMW iX – ground-up battery electric vehicle promises to take the luxury fight to Tesla.