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Aptera Gamma makes appearance in Switzerland

Teslarati

The Aptera Gamma has appeared in the mountains of Switzerland at an investing conference. Aptera has been working toward production of its launch edition vehicle, and the company has been working to secure additional funding to keep its head above water during this period.

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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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Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Concludes Knockout Qualifying Stage; 15 Vehicles from 12 Teams Continue On

Green Car Congress

X-Tracer, E-Tracer 7002 (Switzerland) Battery Electric. X-Tracer, E-Tracer 7009 (Switzerland) Battery Electric. Aptera, Aptera 2e (San Diego, CA) Battery Electric. Spira, Spira4u (Carrollton, IL/Banglamung, Thailand) Combustion Engine. Alternative Class - Side-by-Side (Eight vehicles, eight teams).

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9 Teams Advancing to Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Validation Stage

Green Car Congress

X-Tracer, E-Tracer #72 (Switzerland), Battery Electric. X-Tracer, E-Tracer #79 (Switzerland), Battery Electric. Aptera, Aptera 2e (San Diego, CA), Battery Electric. Edison2, Very Light Car #98 (Charlottesville, VA), Internal Combustion Engine. Alternative Class - Tandem (Two vehicles, one team).

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Electric cars back on track?

Plugs and Cars

nk of Norway has begun producing cars again, and sales are slated to begin soon in Scandinavia, Switzerland and France. 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.