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0Aptera fixes infamous opening door safety issue by simply recessing a button 1275512340
Automotive X Prize Shakedown Stage showing Aptera 2e in actionIt's that time of month again when Aptera releases its latest newsletter. This one focuses on a hilarious yet embarrassing event that occurred during the Automotive X Prize Shakedown Stage last month. Perhaps appropriately termed, the ... -
Aptera 2e needed 40 attempts to clear Automotive X-Prize's accident avoidance test 1272648720
The Aptera 2e has been driven on roads before, but the team from California can't be too pleased with the results of the first accident avoidance test yesterday: the vehicle needed 40 tries before passing, which might explain why the 2e was missing from the big press conference in Lansing. The ...
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Compared to Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage, you park in a Superfund site 1272305100
No matter which side of the whole Tonight Show host debacle you were on, you still secretly love Jay Leno for his extensive car and motorcycle collection, right? Moreover, you gotta admire his support of green car technologies from plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles like the ...
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Aptera claims 2e will have 200-mile range with new Remy International electric motors 1271355360
Aptera 2e – Click above for high-res image galleryRecent stories about Aptera Motors have been rife with controversy. Who can forget the words of company chief executive officer Paul Wilbur as he mentioned the possibility of production of the 2e moving overseas, a statement he later ... -
Report: Writer stands behind story, says Aptera still plans to export 2e from China to U.S. 1270486620
Aptera 2e – Click above for high-res image galleryDays ago we reported that Aptera was seeking a production partner in China. The original source, Automotive News China, quoted Aptera chief executive officer Paul Wilbur as stating, "We would build vehicles here (China) and send them back ...
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Report: Aptera raises $9.8 million in new funding, investors not disclosed 1270213260
SoCalTech is reporting that Aptera Motors has filed information regarding new funding coming in to the company. According to the report, Aptera has raised an additional $9.8 million to help produce its lightweight Aptera 2e vehicle. Six investors have reportedly chosen to put their funds behind ...
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Aptera clarifies production plans, will not export Chinese-built vehicles to U.S. 1270141080
Following a recent trip to Shanghai by Aptera CEO Paul Wilbur, we heard news that the company was looking to build the sleek, three-wheeled vehicle in China. Because, "the message got somewhat lost in translation" with the interview Wilbur did with Automotive News China, the latest Aptera ...
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Aptera seeks production partner in China, could export 2e to U.S. *UPDATE 1270036620
Aptera 2e – Click above for high-res image galleryBy now, we have all grown accustomed to Aptera announcing setbacks in production, company difficulties and other hardships. But this latest development could truly indicate that the company is trying one last time to get things right and ...
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Aptera lays out vague plan for 2e production, sales - more info coming next month 1269450120
Aptera 2e - Click above for high-res image galleryNews – well, hints of news – from Aptera is coming out at a steady pace now that the company is getting ready for its big press conference next month. Last week, the company held an online town hall and discussed in vague ways its ... -
Aptera to hold press conference on future outlook next month 1268759040
Aptera 2e – Click above for high-res image galleryBack in November, Aptera gave an extended leave to a significant portion of their workforce including many in high ranking positions. The move drew speculation and criticism of the company as well as future doubts. The three-wheeled Aptera ...
