Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

Nine Finalist teams in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE have made it through on-track testing at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) and now move into a Validation stage before prize money will be awarded this September. Edison2, Very Light Car #97 (Charlottesville, VA), Internal Combustion Engine.

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Electric Auto Association

MAY 1, 2022

Our chapter events featured EVs including the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Rivian, and even the Aptera.” The 2022 Platinum Level sponsor was Wells Fargo , the Silver Level was Normal Now , and the Bronze Level was Edison International. More than 200 Drive Electric Earth Day events draw big numbers.

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Recently we reported on the internal shake up going on over at Aptera. Previously, we had followed the story of other sources stating that both co-founders of the company had been released. However, Popular Mechanics is now reporting a much different story.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2010

In a press conference in Carlsbad, California, Aptera Motors unveiled the pre-production version of the electric three-wheel, 200+ mpg Aptera 2e along with 23 strategic suppliers , including GE; A123Systems for the Li-ion battery pack; Remy International for the drive motor ( earlier post ); and BorgWarner for the single ratio transaxle.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

Others include the Fisker Karma, the Aptera 2e, the Coda sedan, Chevy’s Volt and Tesla’s Model S. Electric vehicles are powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines. Others include the Fisker Karma, the Aptera 2e, the Coda sedan, Chevy’s Volt and Tesla’s Model S.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. Andy Frank, this academic program has converted a number of internal combustion engine vehicles for demonstration purposes. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" PHEVs with "Good Enough to Get Started" batteries. We believe both NiMH and Li-Ion are ready.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two heavyweights in their respective industries, have teamed up to create a new technology known as Electronic Sound Synthesis (ESS). Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise. Basically, the external ESS is a system that produces artificial vehicle noise.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. Scout SUV and pickup truck – classic 1960s/70s brand originally started by tractor maker International Harvester will be born again by new owner Volkswagen.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Also maintenance on these (no oil changes to speak of) etc will cost much less than an internal combution propelled car. And if the cap-and-trade legislation ever gets passed and we have to internalize the costs associated with GHG emission, then the all-electric capability of the Volt might be even more beneficial.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

is likely to unveil a prototype plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as part of its company-wide focus on "electrifying" the car, GM officials said Thursday. told the Nikkei International Automotive Conference in Tokyo. 11/11/06 General Motors Corp. 10/27/06 General Motors Corp., Bloomberg ).

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 13, 2008

An unusual entrant into the EV arena, Aptera , a three-wheeled futuristic electric car, continues to stir excitement, and would appear to be more than science fiction. Small regulatory hurdles still need to be overcome before the mini-car that turned me into an electric car advocate can be offered in the U.S.

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