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Aptera publicly debuts the gamma version of its 1,000 mile range solar electric vehicle

Electrek

Following the teasing of interior images of the gamma version of its upcoming solar electric vehicle (SEV) last month, Aptera officially debuted the full prototype in front of a crowd in San Diego at Fully Charged Live. gamma now marks Aptera’s biggest milestone as it approaches SEV production in 2023.

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Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range

Electrek

Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car, which get to 1,000 miles of range, as it gets closer to production. The post Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range appeared first on Electrek.

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Aptera raises $40 million to bring solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range to production

Electrek

Aptera announced that it raised $40 million to bring its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range to production later this year. The post Aptera raises $40 million to bring solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range to production appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Aptera shows off its ultra-futuristic solar-powered Sol electric vehicle with 1,000-mile range

Electrek

Electric vehicle startup Aptera has just released a new video with perhaps the best look yet at the company’s futuristic electric three-wheeler. more… The post Aptera shows off its ultra-futuristic solar-powered Sol electric vehicle with 1,000-mile range appeared first on Electrek.

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Aptera reopens investments to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production

Electrek

Aptera has reopened investments to the public as it tries to secure more money to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production. The post Aptera reopens investments to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production appeared first on Electrek.

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Aptera batteries, drop-in EV conversion, electric school buses, EV efficiency: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We look at what it's like to drive an electric school bus. Aptera reveals what will power its 1,000-mile EV—well, other than the sun. A drop-in conversion will turn classic Land Rovers into EVs. vehicle standards don't recognize the upstream emissions from EVs; is that a lost opportunity?

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