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Futuristic Electric-Car Dream Dead? Aptera To Refund Deposits

Green Car Reports

It was great while it lasted, but the dream of being able to buy a sleek, three-wheeled Aptera 2e electric car seems to be receding into the distance. A month ago, the company stopped taking deposits for new Apteras, blaming an issue with the escrow account in which they were held.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

Cars That Think

Solar-Powered Test Drive The next car you buy might be powered by the sun. Long awaited by potential customers and crowdfunders, solar electric vehicles (SEVs) made by the startup Aptera Motors are set to hit the road in 2024, the company says.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 she asks, pointing to the teardrop-shape prototype of the Aptera 2e were driving. What is that?"

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Mercedes electric G-wagen review, Chinese EV tariffs, BMW and Honda EV targets: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Also, the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV lineup earns up to 36 mpg, and it’s getting refreshed styling inside and out, without any price hike. 2025 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid California EV startup Aptera is ending crowdfunding for its three-wheel EV after June, it announced late Wednesday. In Q1, U.S.

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