Is There Enough Demand For An EV That Runs On Solar Panels?
An EV equipped with solar panels that recharge the battery for free is already rolling down the roads of the US on a validation basis, to be followed by full production.
Aptera
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]
One Step Closer To The Electric Solar Car Of The Future…Er, Solar Autocycle, That Is
The new solar car from the US EV startup Aptera is on track for production, with a display screen from the leading flat panel manufacturer Tianma.
“Mighty Mite” Electric Truck Gets A Solar Power Makeover
The forthcoming TELO MT1 compact electric truck can be ordered with built-in solar panels for extra driving range, flexibility, and convenience.
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]
Three-Wheeled Electric Vehicles Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
The US startup Aptera deploys embedded solar panels to raise the bar on autocycles in the electric vehicle market.
Aptera Has a Driving Production Car, But There’s Still A Way To Go
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]
Aptera Puts Its First Production-Intent Vehicle On The Road
The first Aptera pre-production test vehicle has taken its first spin around the block as the company targets sales beginning next year.
Electric Cars In Every Garage, With Solar Panels
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.
