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Aptera lacks the funds to produce solar EV, hints of design changes

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Startup vehicle maker Aptera said it has begun production-intent builds on the body for its three-wheel solar EV, although the timeline for actual deliveries might not be quite as bright as it sounds In a video address accompanying the update, CEO Steve Fambro noted that Aptera chose Italy’s CPC Group for its “incredible ability” (..)

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Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV

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Aptera claims to have raised enough money in a recent crowdfunding campaign to start production of its solar-assisted three-wheeled EV, but the company is still far from assured of success. The post Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. billion in potential revenue.

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

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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. Usually, when we share progress updates from notable solar EV developer Aptera Motors, they come directly from the horse’s mouth.

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Air Products India wins contract for solar-powered hydrogen fueling station

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Air Products has been awarded a contract with India’s University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) to build the country’s first solar-powered renewable hydrogen fueling station. The three-wheeled hydrogen-powered fleet transports visitors at the Pragati Maidan, where many large public exhibitions are held.

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Indian Oil ropes in Panasonic for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India – ET Auto

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a Panasonic Group company, have signed a binding term sheet to form a JV for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India for two-and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems, the public sector oil giant announced on Sunday. New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Japan’s Panasonic Energy Co.

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Indian Oil and Panasonic Energy to manufacture lithium-ion cells in India | Autocar Professional

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In recent years, Indian Oil has actively engaged in the development of clean energy sources, including the utilization of solar power, biofuels and hydrogen. This signing of binding term sheet follows soon after the signing of a Heads of Agreement on January 21, 2024 at New Delhi.

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Saera Electric Auto and Keto Motors Team Up to Win the Indian E-3 Wheeler Market 

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The strategy is such that Saera Keto EV will build a network of more than 100 dealers across India and increase to 250 dealers within a year. Some of the key features of the L-3 wheelers are, Small, three-wheeled electric rickshaws propelled by electric motors ranging 900–2000 Watts of power. You May Al.so

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