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1,000-mile Aptera “never charge” solar-supplemented EV: Jay Leno gets a preview

Green Car Reports

While not quite ready for production, the Aptera electric three-wheeler recently appeared on "Jay Leno's Garage," where Jay Leno got a comprehensive preview of the solar-supplemented EV from Aptera co-CEOs Chris Anthony and Steve Fambro.

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Chevy electric sedan, Toyota Tacoma EV, Aptera charging, Tesla discount: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which company might build VW’s Scout electric trucks? Owners of which two mainstream car brands are shifting to Tesla at a high rate? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending December 2, 2022.

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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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Tesla owner builds his own deployable solar roof for Model Y

Baua Electric

A Tesla Model Y owner decided to build his own solar roof that can add over 20 miles of range to the electric SUV per day. In the meantime, a Tesla owner got matters into his own hands and decided to build a deployable solar roof for his Model Y. You can request for him to build you one or get the blueprints for it.

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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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Membership Drive runs through Nov. 30 - help your local chapter build!

Electric Auto Association

An Aptera free reservation ($100 value) will be awarded to two new or renewing members in each current EVA chapter. Join now and receive upgraded benefits. You are all appreciated. We thank our volunteers across the country and around the world who work so tirelessly in their communities to spread the word about electric vehicles (EVs).

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Tesla licenses NACS to connector manufacturing giant Volex

Teslarati

Tesla has licensed its North American Charging Standard (NACS) to connector manufacturing giant Volex. Tesla NACS and CCS available in new high-powered charging network across North America Additionally, their vehicles will be fitted with the NACS port in 2025. The reasoning for the automakers’ lagged commitment is unknown.