I used to write about Aptera a lot on here, much to the chagrin of some readers and even a couple of fellow writers who are more into business than technology. Why? Because I love the technology. I’ve been into hypermiling and ecomodding for decades, going all the way back … [continued]
The first Aptera pre-production test vehicle has taken its first spin around the block as the company targets sales beginning next year.
The idea of putting solar panels on electric cars is gaining more traction, both as a charging convenience and as a contribution to grid reliability and resilience.
Note: An earlier version of this article indicated that delays from Elaphe were to blame for the choice to move away from hub motors. After talking about this with Elaphe, we have learned that this is not the case. In a recent video announcement, Aptera finally gave some more solid … [continued]
While many people on the political right think internal combustion is going to be the norm forever, it’s becoming harder and harder to maintain that position. The talking points have to change every year because they keep being disproven, so many anti-EV trolls have simply resorted to lying their butts … [continued]
This solar powered electric car from Aptera could succeed where others have failed, now that autocycles are trending again.
If a firm is adding hyped complexity, they are aiming at credulous wallets, not deliverable solutions.
It ain’t easy being an electric car startup, and it’s even less easy if you’re doing something more exotic, like trying to sell a solar-powered car. Everyone knows that solar power is great and useful, but many people also know that the limited space on the outside of a car … [continued]
Arcimoto, the 3-wheeled tandem-seating EV company, has been deep into financial problems and was on the brink of bankruptcy. The company had moved into a larger production facility last year, but was forced to pause production entirely due to insufficient funds at the beginning of 2023. This has led to … [continued]
About a month ago, a fellow writer here gave his perspective on which up and coming cleantech companies should be covered and which shouldn’t, along with other thoughts about writing. In the comments, some readers thought Michael was belittling me without naming me, and that may be true. If he … [continued]
