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Aptera partners with Elaphe for in-wheel-motor technology

Green Car Congress

The rebooted Aptera Motors has teamed with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies on a long-range, volume production electric vehicle powered by in-wheel motors. Aptera, initially known as Accelerated Composites, formed in 2005 to bring highly efficient, three-wheeled vehicles to the market ( earlier post ), went out of business in 2011.

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Aptera Unveils Production-Intent Launch Edition

Electric Cars Report

Aptera announced on Friday its Launch Edition, the first series of over 40,000 orders for a fleet of ultra-efficient vehicles that will bring solar mobility and freedom from the grid a reality. Aptera’s Launch Edition was created with one purpose in mind — energy efficiency.

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Ultra-compact electric truck startup TELO partners with Aptera to integrate solar tech

Electrek

A young EV startup called TELO Trucks has announced a partnership with solar EV developer Aptera to utilize the latters sustainable technology on its flagship vehicle, the MT1 compact pickup.

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Aptera receives new $21 million grant as it nears production readiness

Teslarati

Aptera has received a new $21 million grant from the California Energy Commission to help it achieve production readiness. As is the challenge for most EV startups, Aptera has been on a non-stop quest to secure capital to start production of its launch edition vehicle. Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Aptera Showcases Solar EV at CES 2025, Plans for Production

The Truth About Cars

Aptera Motors has unveiled its very first production car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), claiming that the model will be the only solar-powered vehicle on sale to the public when it launches. Today marks a pivotal moment not only for Aptera but for the future of sustainable transportation, said Chris Anthony, Co-CEO of Aptera Motors.

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Ultra-compact electric truck startup TELO partners with Aptera to integrate solar tech

Baua Electric

A young EV startup called TELO Trucks has announced a partnership with solar EV developer Aptera to utilize the latters sustainable technology on its flagship vehicle, the MT1 compact pickup. Soon, TELO will offer early customers additional options in its truck configurator solar panels from Aptera Motors.

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Polydrops introduces electric travel trailer with solar panels from Aptera, priced under $40K

Baua Electric

This sustainable second home on wheels was designed with comfort and efficiency in mind and features solar technology from Aptera as well as a bunch of other cool features—all for a starting price below $40,000. The P21 comes equipped with a standard off-grid climate control system, including a 12,000 BTU heat pump for comfort in all seasons.

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