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Aptera Releases Production-Intent Design Imagery

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s been a wild ride for Aptera, but things may be coming to a successful conclusion. That means back before 2010 when it was going to be a hybrid car with a very similar shape. Things fell apart for Aptera 1.0, For those who’ve been longtime readers, we’ve been following them from the beginning.

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Aptera driver-assist tech, 2024 Sonata design, used Tesla prices plunge: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Aptera is the first to use open-source-based Openpilot for driver-assist tech. And Hyundai previewed the new look of the 2024 Sonata Hybrid. Hyundai has revealed the design of the 2024 Sonata—Hybrid included—and it’s. Prices on used EV have fallen dramatically, and the Tesla Model 3 leads the way.

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Aptera performance, Tesla’s Canadian charade, Panasonic on Tesla battery plans: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

What did hybrids look like a century ago? And Aptera’s “never charge” solar car goes to the track. Aptera’s three-wheeled. Panasonic expresses some skepticism about the battery format Tesla sees as the future. Tesla’s putting its 94-mile Model 3 out in the open, in Canada.

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Aptera details, Civic Hybrid, Polestar 2, Tesla Gigafactory boost: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which automaker is reportedly considering a pivot to cylindrical cells for future EVs? Which EV maker is Uber partnering with for a vehicle specifically for ride-hailing? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, January 27, 2023. Tesla announced a $3.6

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack details, Kia EV9 range, Aptera update: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which company revealed several upcoming affordable EVs? For EV shoppers, why is leasing a more popular vs. buying than it was last year? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 13, 2023. Kia has provided full pricing details for the upcoming 2024 EV9 three-row electric.

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AVL Simulation Technologies Assist in Development of Aptera 2e

Green Car Congress

AVL North America announced that since January 2009, it has contributed to the development of Aptera Motors’ electric vehicle concept, Aptera 2e, an Alternative Class finalist in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition, through use of its vehicle system and driveline analysis tool, AVL CRUISE.

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Model S Plaid, Ford Maverick hybrid pickup, Lexus NX plug-in hybrid, Aptera solar car: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which EV startup sent out an SOS? Which upcoming full-size pickup has the operating footprint of an 85 mpg gasoline vehicle? Hint: It just might be electric. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending June 12, 2021. Last weekend Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the cancellation of the.

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