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Aptera shows how its “never charge” solar EV performs

Green Car Reports

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

Baua Electric

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. One solution to this lingering issue has always been the possibility of Aptera filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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Aptera Reveals Launch Edition EV

CleanTechnica EVs

Recently, Aptera held a live online event where the company revealed the Launch Edition version of its three-wheeled solar-powered car. There are some really cool things about the final design, but also some downsides early adopters will face. Introduction & […]

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Aptera anticipates lowest drag coefficient of any car ever in wind tunnel testing

Electrek

Aptera’s “Gamma” prototype of its solar-powered, three-wheeled electric car is overseas right now, doing aerodynamic testing at Pininfarina’s wind tunnel near Turin, Italy, in the shadow of the Italian Alps.

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New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone

The Driven EV News

Looking like a shark without the fin, the three-wheeled Aptera's built-in solar cells provide enough energy to cover most people’s daily driving needs. The post New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone appeared first on The Driven.

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Aptera raises $40 million to bring the first solar electric vehicle to market

Green Authority

That is the vision of Aptera; to make the most energy-efficient vehicle to date with solar energy. Well, the company has raised $40 million to bring its solar electric car to production later this year. The Aptera is eye-catching, but its unique shape isn’t just for show. Read more: Solar panel lifespan.

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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. Vector steering control likewise eases slow-speed turning without the need for bulky power steering. Elaphe is a perfect match for Aptera. Never Charge.

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