Aptera

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No Wheels, No Deals: Why Aptera, Arcimoto & ElectraMeccanica Failed

The electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with major automakers and well-funded startups steadily scaling production, improving battery technologies, and expanding charging infrastructure. Yet, the three-wheeled segment of electric mobility consistently manages to disappoint. I’ve previously noted the unrealistic optimism and gushing hype surrounding companies like Aptera, Arcimoto, and … [continued]

Aptera Takes Its First Road Trip

Recently, Aptera’s people did something I’ve said they should do for years: take the show on the road! In a YouTube video, the company showed a road trip from Flagstaff, Arizona, back to California in the latest version of the solar-charging two-seater. What makes this video important is that the … [continued]

Did Aptera Make A Splash At CES?

If you’ve been following Aptera at all, you’ve probably heard a lot of pessimism from mainstream EV fans and investors, while also hearing a lot of enthusiastic things from Aptera fans. I’ve been on both sides of this myself. Initially, I was very excited about the vehicle’s planned unique features, … [continued]