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Aptera Gamma makes appearance in Switzerland

Teslarati

The Aptera Gamma has appeared in the mountains of Switzerland at an investing conference. Aptera has been working toward production of its launch edition vehicle, and the company has been working to secure additional funding to keep its head above water during this period. Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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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 Shutting Down For Good

Green Car Reports

Aptera has just released a statement, saying it will shut down operations today. The official letter is below: After years of focused effort to bring our products to the market, Aptera Motors is closing its doors, effective today.

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Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

Teslarati

Hyundai and Kia are the tenth and eleventh car companies to adopt NACS since Tesla first struck deals with Aptera and Ford , which looked to secure more charging infrastructure for their customers.

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Franz von Holzhausen to speak at X Takeover, formerly Tesla Takeover

Teslarati

The event’s website says the event offers “the ultimate experience for enthusiasts of Tesla, EVs, SpaceX, digital connectivity, and entrepreneurial innovation.” The meetup is taking place at The Madonna Inn, and early bird tickets purchased before April 30 start at $40 for a day pass on the Eventbrite page.

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Wireless Charging of EVs Being Tested

Get Electric Vehicle

The other day, I was working on the design of connecting rod for a gasoline engine, and to be honest, it is a tough job. Wireless charging is achieved by treating this neighboring coil as a secondary winding and connecting it to a charging device. Charging your car on the go wirelessly…How cool is that !! The Coolest Thing Ever.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2024

Cars That Think

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. Aptera says it aims to begin early production in 2024, with the first 2,000 vehicles set to be delivered to investors.

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