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Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV

Baua Electric

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. In November 2022 it announced a supply agreement Italy’s C.P.C. Group for carbon-fiber bodywork.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials. Subtopics include: Low-Cost Development of Magnesium.

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Top 10 Most Weird And Wonderful Electric Vehicles

Get Electric Vehicle

To do that the engine should have a fuel supply system(mechanical in nature) and since oxygen is essential to burn anything, an air intake system is required as well. The Urb-E is available in two-wheeled or three-wheeled versions. #4 Thanks to its carbon-fiber and Kevlar deck, . 6 Marble skateboard.