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New Automotive Technology Companies Struggle for Recognition in DC

Green Car Congress

Aptera’s application for $75 million from the DOE’s ATVM loan program has sparked a debate not only over whether or not to recognize a 3-wheeler (i.e., That is why XP Vehicles and several other advanced technology electric car companies were the first to apply for these loans which the major car companies were not able to do.

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