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Aptera partners with Elaphe for in-wheel-motor technology

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The rebooted Aptera Motors has teamed with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies on a long-range, volume production electric vehicle powered by in-wheel motors. The Elaphe L1500 in-wheel motor achieves the highest torque densities of electric motors on the market, generating 1500 N·m of torque without using any gears.

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Aptera April update: ‘Artemis’ feature-complete pushes forward, first solar deliveries, and a new partnership [Video]

Electrek

MAY 2, 2025

As anticipated, Aptera Motors has shared its monthly progress update for April, complete with new progress across its business strategy.

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Aptera solar car claimed to need no charging starts at $25,900, arrives in 2021

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Aptera Motors now claims its updated electric three-wheeler will be able to run entirely on solar power, with no charging required for daily use. Our built-in solar array keeps your battery pack topped off and anywhere you want to go, you just go," Aptera co-founder Chris Anthony said in a statement.

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Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motors

Green Car Reports

MARCH 10, 2025

"Real-world validation testing" completed on inboard-motor setup Aptera switched to the layout, instead of in-wheel motors, for its future solar EV Per-mile energy consumption remains in line with previous layout Aptera last week announced that it had completed the first round of "real-world validation testing" of its solar-assisted three-wheeled.

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Aptera shows how its “never charge” solar EV performs

Green Car Reports

APRIL 12, 2021

Aptera Motors’ says that most drivers will never need to charge its three-wheeled, solar-powered car—offering a driving range of up to 1,000 miles—and that it will be “the most efficient vehicle ever made available to consumers.”

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1000-mile Aptera solar EV will get Italian carbon-fiber body

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Aptera solar-assisted EV will get a carbon-fiber composite body from the same supplier used by supercar makers, to aid in its quest for 1,000 miles of real-world range. Aptera recently announced an agreement with Italy's C.P.C. Bodies for the sleek three-wheeler will be made in Modena, Italy, in the Motor Valley.

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Aptera chooses EVE Energy 2170 cells for 1,000-mile solar-supplemented EV

Green Car Reports

JUNE 27, 2022

California’s Aptera Motors today confirmed its battery supplier for its upcoming solar-supplemented, hyper-efficient three-wheeled cars: China’s EVE Energy. It plans to use cylindrical cells, in the same 2170 format that’s been used in the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, as well as the Rivian R1T and others.

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Aptera Motors to integrate openpilot driver assistance system into its solar EVs [Video]

Electrek

MARCH 24, 2023

Aptera Motors is back with its second exciting news update this week, announcing it has selected an open-source driver assistance system called “openpilot” as its official system that will be integrated into its production model solar EVs.

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Aptera secures multi-million dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs

Electrek

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As Aptera Motors looks to reach its long-sought scaled solar EV production milestone, it has secured a tier-1 battery supplier and a hefty investment from Korean manufacturer CTNS. more… The post Aptera secures multi-million dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs appeared first on Electrek.

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(Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program

Electrek

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We hinted at it last month, and it’s now official – Aptera Motors has re-opened its crowdfunding program, giving fans and believers in the startup’s solar electric vehicle technology the opportunity to invest and help it reach scaled production.

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Aptera debuts Launch Edition solar EV, but start of production will take some time… and money

Electrek

JANUARY 20, 2023

Aptera Motors has inched closer than ever to customer deliveries of its flagship solar EV donning the company name. more… The post Aptera debuts Launch Edition solar EV, but start of production will take some time… and money appeared first on Electrek. More below.

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Aptera Motors Receives First Fleet Order from SustainabilitySooner

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 25, 2023

Solar mobility company Aptera Motors has received its first fleet order from eco-accelerator SustainabilitySooner, Inc. In a move that unifies each organization’s vision toward a greener future, SustainabilitySooner has placed a pre-order for 101 400-mile range, all-wheel drive solar electric vehicles to mobilize its team.

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Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow

Electrek

AUGUST 22, 2024

According to a recent post from Aptera Motors co-CEO Steve Fambro, the solar EV startup has received a delivery of bodies in carbon (BinCs) from Italy. According to Fambro, the BinCs will be cleaned up and soon become Aptera’s next three production-intent solar EV builds.

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Aptera to begin production of Launch Edition EV

Teslarati

JANUARY 22, 2023

Aptera Motors announced plans to start production of its Launch Edition EV, which is equipped with around 700 watts of proprietary solar technology and powers up to 40 miles per day with solar energy. In October, Aptera announced the production of solar cells for its hyper-efficient EV.

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Aptera completes low-speed drive in its first production-intent solar electric vehicle [Video]

Electrek

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has finally given the public a look at its “PI-2” production-intent vehicle, which will now be used for real-world validation and testing en route to production… hopefully. Spoiler Alert: The low-speed function test is short and sweet but a milestone nonetheless.

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Aptera reaches significant milestone for vehicle production

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Aptera Motors informed Teslarati that it reached a significant milestone, successfully completing the first test drive of its production-intent Solar Electric Vehicle (EV). Driving our first production-intent vehicle marks an extraordinary moment in Aptera’s journey,” said Steve Fambro, Aptera’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO.

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Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Electrek

APRIL 22, 2024

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further.

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Aptera CEOs discuss IPO plans, solar EV production, 3-wheel variants, and a possible 4-wheel model

Electrek

MARCH 20, 2024

Video footage meant for investors has leaked, showing Aptera Motors co-founders and co-CEOs Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony discussing many topics about the solar EV startup’s future, including a potential IPO.

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Aptera Solar Production Future

Solar EVs appear closer than ever – Aptera shows off production-intent build process [Video]

Electrek

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Fresh off a successful crowdfunding program to gain capital and secure slots for its first 2,000 solar EV builds, Aptera Motors is offering a peek at its production-intent design currently being finalized in Italy. See more in the video below.

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Aptera raises $US33m by allocating first production slots for three-wheel solar car

The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Aptera Motors, makers of “the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle”, has raised $US33 million by allowing interested early adopters reserve one of the first 2,000 vehicle production slots. The post Aptera raises $US33m by allocating first production slots for three-wheel solar car appeared first on The Driven.

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Aptera completes first round of real-world testing in the Mojave Desert and finds some results ‘groundbreaking’

Electrek

MARCH 3, 2025

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has shared its latest monthly progress update, which is one of the most exciting ones in a while. Aptera shared footage of its first production-intent validation vehicle testing in real-world conditions around the Mojave Desert.

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Aptera to close crowdfunding and begin Solar EV production with the help of a private financial group

Electrek

MAY 16, 2024

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors announced it is leaving its “crowdfunding nest” of sorts, putting a bookend on three years of its Regulation A offering to pursue private funding.

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Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

Electrek

APRIL 1, 2024

Aptera Motors has just delivered its first solar EV to a customer. Yes, it is now April, which means we get another video update from Aptera. April fools! Watch the video in full below.

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First Production-Intent Aptera Solar EV Begins Testing With New Motor

InsideEVs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The fact that the solar EV has reached the pre-production stage raises hope for the startup’s future.

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The future of solar EVs dims: Lightyear is bankrupt, Sion fights for its life, Aptera on the brink

Electrek

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s been a real tough month for the few but extremely innovative solar EV companies out here. Sono Motors’ flagship solar EV, the Sion, is staring down a similar barrel, as the startup fights to raise more funds to keep it alive.

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Aptera Solar Future Motoring

Aptera begins offering the public an opportunity to invest in its solar tech via self-directed IRA

Electrek

MAY 6, 2024

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has announced a clever new demand lever to get more of the public to invest in its technology en route to initial vehicle production later this year. Starting today, you can now invest in Aptera through a self-directed IRA.

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Aptera Forges Strategic Alliance with CTNS to Build Battery Packs for its Solar EV

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aptera Motors takes a critical step towards its goal to reach scaled production of its transformative solar EV with the establishment of a strategic alliance with CTNS.

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Aptera names solar cell supplier as it begins panel production for solar EVs that ‘never need to charge’

Electrek

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has just announced another major milestone in bringing its long-promised flagship model into production. Solar cell production is now underway with the help of Maxeon Solar Technologies – the newly announced cell supplier to Aptera as part of a “cross-company collaboration.”.

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Aptera secures first fleet order for 101 solar EVs with intentions for 100,000 more in the future

Electrek

MARCH 21, 2023

Solar electric vehicle start-up Aptera Motors has announced its first fleet order from SustainabilitySooner, Inc. The initial pre-order is for 101 of Aptera ’s 400-mile range solar EVs and is expected to deliver millions in future revenue.

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Aptera Solar Fleet Future

Aptera Selects EVE Energy As Battery Cells Supplier For Its Solar EV

Electric Cars Report

JUNE 30, 2022

Aptera Motors announces EVE Energy Co., Specifically, Aptera will utilize Eve’s 21700 NMC 811 cylindrical cells in its vehicle’s structural battery packs. The impetus for 21700 NMC 811 cells–as opposed to other variations– remains Aptera’s efficiency-first ethos. as a lithium-ion battery cell supplier.

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Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year

Electrek

JANUARY 24, 2022

Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors, recently shared test footage of the beta version of its upcoming SEV. The SEV prototype was seen on a test track alongside the three alpha versions already unveiled by Aptera.

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Electric Car Company Aurica Motors Enters Two Partnerships for Manufacturing Training and Engineering

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

Electric car company Aurica Motors, which plans to retool the NUMMI plant in California to build not only electric cars but compatible battery charging stations ( earlier post ), has entered two partnerships in support of its mission. Motive develops concept vehicles for major automakers such as Dodge, Hyundai, Suzuki, Chrysler, and Toyota.

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Aptera’s production-intent solar EV completed its first road trip traversing over 300 miles [Video]

Electrek

MARCH 28, 2025

Aptera Motors has shared another exciting progress update video, giving us our best look yet at its production-intent solar EV out in the real world. The SEV startup recently completed the PI builds first-ever road trip, traveling over 300 miles using an all-electric battery and free energy from the Sun.

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Aptera awarded $21M grant from California Energy Commission to help bring solar EVs to production

Electrek

MARCH 13, 2023

Solar electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors shared encouraging news today as it has been awarded a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to the tune of $21 million. more… The post Aptera awarded $21M grant from California Energy Commission to help bring solar EVs to production appeared first on Electrek.

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Aptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters

Electrek

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Aptera Motors is currently doing fine testing its first production-intent solar electric vehicles but has been very candid about its need for more funding to reach bonafide production.

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Aptera takes customer feedback to heart, quickly makes DC fast charging standard on all solar EVs

Electrek

JANUARY 23, 2023

Just a few days after sharing specifications of its Launch Edition solar EV, Aptera Motors has backtracked on a previous comment stating that its upcoming vehicles will not come with DC fast charging capabilities.

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Aptera DC Solar Standards

Aptera pushes SEV deliveries as it seeks additional funding, timelines remain ‘moving target’

Electrek

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While Aptera Motors continues to push forward with its production-intent (PI), solar EV builds ahead of production plans (hopefully) next year, and its timeline for initial customer deliveries is as cloudy as ever.

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Aptera’s latest update teases its solar EV app, battery tech, and delivery timelines [Video]

Electrek

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continued its welcomed level of public transparency today, posting another progress update video for February, offering some juicy details.

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Aptera looks to potentially adopt Tesla’s Charging Connector for its vehicles

Teslarati

JUNE 25, 2022

Via a recent Q&A with Aptera co-CEOs, the company revealed that it would be attempting to use the Tesla J1772 charging connector on their production vehicles. Aptera Sol prototype vehicle (Credit: Aptera). And according to Aptera’s most recent press release, they may be closer than ever to production.

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The first production body of Aptera’s solar EV has arrived at its San Diego headquarters

Electrek

APRIL 12, 2024

Aptera Motors is touting its latest milestone en route to solar EV production later this year. The first production body of its flagship vehicle has made its way over from Italy to Aptera’s headquarters in San Diego, enabling the team to finalize its design ahead of production-intent builds.

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Aptera Unveils Production-Ready Solar Electric Vehicle at CES 2025

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 8, 2025

Aptera Motors has unveiled its production-ready solar electric vehicle (sEV) at CES 2025, which it says it has 50,000 pre-orders and will start deliveries by the end of this year.

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Aptera announces two new supply agreements to bring its flagship SEV to serial production

Electrek

JUNE 27, 2022

Following news of a strategic deal for electric motors announced last week, Aptera Motors has announced an additional agreement to receive lithium-ion battery cells from EVE Energy Co., With two new supply agreements in place, Aptera moves one step closer to serial production of its flagship solar electric vehicle.

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Aptera extends Accelerator program, 1,400 slots for Launch Edition builds remain open

Electrek

MARCH 14, 2023

One day after announcing the official award of a $21 million grant in California, Aptera Motors looks to garner additional funds from its Accelerator investment program in exchange for access to the first 2,000 commemorative builds of its Launch Edition solar EVs.

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Aptera Showcases Solar EV at CES 2025, Plans for Production

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 9, 2025

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. But weve seen solar-powered vehicles for decades and theyve historically been too impractical for the average person.

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Aptera partners with Elaphe for in-wheel-motor technology

Aptera April update: ‘Artemis’ feature-complete pushes forward, first solar deliveries, and a new partnership [Video]

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Aptera solar car claimed to need no charging starts at $25,900, arrives in 2021

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Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motors

Aptera shows how its “never charge” solar EV performs

1000-mile Aptera solar EV will get Italian carbon-fiber body

Aptera chooses EVE Energy 2170 cells for 1,000-mile solar-supplemented EV

Aptera Motors to integrate openpilot driver assistance system into its solar EVs [Video]

Aptera secures multi-million dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs

(Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program

Aptera debuts Launch Edition solar EV, but start of production will take some time… and money

Aptera Motors Receives First Fleet Order from SustainabilitySooner

Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow

Aptera to begin production of Launch Edition EV

Aptera completes low-speed drive in its first production-intent solar electric vehicle [Video]

Aptera reaches significant milestone for vehicle production

Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Aptera CEOs discuss IPO plans, solar EV production, 3-wheel variants, and a possible 4-wheel model

Solar EVs appear closer than ever – Aptera shows off production-intent build process [Video]

Aptera raises $US33m by allocating first production slots for three-wheel solar car

Aptera completes first round of real-world testing in the Mojave Desert and finds some results ‘groundbreaking’

Aptera to close crowdfunding and begin Solar EV production with the help of a private financial group

Aptera to showcase solar EV tech in the UAE as it preps its first production-intent builds [Video]

First Production-Intent Aptera Solar EV Begins Testing With New Motor

The future of solar EVs dims: Lightyear is bankrupt, Sion fights for its life, Aptera on the brink

Aptera begins offering the public an opportunity to invest in its solar tech via self-directed IRA

Aptera Forges Strategic Alliance with CTNS to Build Battery Packs for its Solar EV

Aptera names solar cell supplier as it begins panel production for solar EVs that ‘never need to charge’

Aptera secures first fleet order for 101 solar EVs with intentions for 100,000 more in the future

Aptera Selects EVE Energy As Battery Cells Supplier For Its Solar EV

Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year

Electric Car Company Aurica Motors Enters Two Partnerships for Manufacturing Training and Engineering

Aptera’s production-intent solar EV completed its first road trip traversing over 300 miles [Video]

Aptera awarded $21M grant from California Energy Commission to help bring solar EVs to production

Aptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters

Aptera takes customer feedback to heart, quickly makes DC fast charging standard on all solar EVs

Aptera pushes SEV deliveries as it seeks additional funding, timelines remain ‘moving target’

Aptera’s latest update teases its solar EV app, battery tech, and delivery timelines [Video]

Aptera looks to potentially adopt Tesla’s Charging Connector for its vehicles

The first production body of Aptera’s solar EV has arrived at its San Diego headquarters

Aptera Unveils Production-Ready Solar Electric Vehicle at CES 2025

Aptera announces two new supply agreements to bring its flagship SEV to serial production

Aptera extends Accelerator program, 1,400 slots for Launch Edition builds remain open

Aptera Showcases Solar EV at CES 2025, Plans for Production

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