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I think C-1 and Aptera has been in development since the turn of the century. Will either company have a production model by end of this century? Not holding my breath.
I think your potential in Europe is bigger, as the adoption of two-wheeled vehicles is much greater, combined with the higher sense of urgency when it comes to the environment, makes for better circumstances to sell in.
working on a prototype? you guys had a working prototype over 10 years ago. it was supposed to be out by now, or did all production stop just because of your accident? kinda dumb to make your employees stop just cuz you got hurt.
The threat of carbon emissions is a lie and a swindle! EVs are a solution to a nonexistent threat! All EVs are a crime against the environment and all life on this planet!
Very interesting.. 2 questions: 1) What kind of power consumption/range reduction do you expect from powering the gyros in a worse case scenario like driving through curvy roads? 2) Do you have a mechanical stand that deploys when you come to a stop?
Choice of vehicle is a compromise... a six-seat car with one person in it now may contain the whole family on it's next trip. You may select your shirt from a rack, based on your plans for the day... suggesting that you should choose today's car in the same way is unrealistic for most of us. Don't get me wrong, I do like what you are doing, but I don't see it as a mainstream alternative to a multi-function vehicle.
Guys, you are almost 10 years in Alpha? What did you do the last years? Bringing a newly developed car to production usually takes 5 years. And this is only "half a car"... Seems like vaporware - anyone remembers Duke Nukem Forever?
You should see if aptera would license some of their patents to you, or if maybe you guys could work on some joint venture to expand this smaller battery hyper efficient future.
Guys... when will it be in production? 5-10 years from now is a bit too far. You are not building a car... it is an overgrown bicycle... speed up to production. EV bicycle are becoming more and more popular. Before you know it, your product will be obsolete.
Theres a place for this for those single journeys to/from work but outside of that time typically spent with friends and family. Where are they going to sit. Most people buy vehicles that can do a little of everything not just one thing. Be interesting to see where this is placed in future. Also 1mil in the next 10 yrs? Thats 100,000 a year from right now and you’ve not got a production model never mind a factory or supply chain… better get ur skates on.
@@ftb2772 I just bought a Yamaha Wabash RT for less than $2K Lv.3 electric assist bicycle. If it is just for me to commute, that IMHO is the future. Furthermore, No licensing and plating, it is good for your health too. Don't get me wrong, I love the C1, I have been waiting for the Aptera for years... but... I live today, I need a solution today. I'm tired of click bates and Tesla tactics.
Your resourceful creativity and inventive talent needs to be encouraged routinely. Chock-full of brilliant thinking that is badly needed in our world. I believe in all that you do. More than politicians you hold the power to evolve our thinking with the perfection of your physical product. Tally-Ho and Best Wishes 😇
Production and delivery/distribution dates are TBD at this point in time. We've been continuing to share more information as we work through the beta development process and continue to post regular updates on our Wefunder campaign page: wefunder.com/litmotors
We're currently in the development process of our beta prototype and have been sharing regular updates in our monthly newsletter and on our Wefunder campaign page: wefunder.com/litmotors
I've been following lit motors for many years, and I thought the company died. I'm extremely excited and pleased to see that they're moving forward. I would love to experience this amazing vehicle and potentially buy one if and when they become available! I would like to know if these vehicles will be coming to the US market and if so, when?
Thank you for your support! Yes, they'll definitely be coming to the US market. Production and delivery/distribution dates are TBD at this point in time. We'll be sharing more information as we get closer once the vehicle is approved by EU NCAP homologation standards, and will continue to post regular updates on the Wefunder campaign page. wefunder.com/litmotors
great tech! 1/ have you considered using smaller/lighter gyros for stability at low speeds and using steering actuation for high speed stability? less weight and less energy loss to keep rhe gyros spinning. 2/ if lighter gyros is not an option, you should consider using the gyros energy storage/flywheel for regen/acceleration ? regen while slowing slowing down could be used to spin the gyros faster, storing energy like 1st gen F1 KERS, while providing increasing stability at lower speeds, and then accelerating could use the energy from the gyros used as flywheel to power the motor with minimal draw from the battery. you would get better regen efficiency (no electricity > chemical > electricity conversion), electric output increase (not limited to the battery output), longer battery life (less cycles) two 40lbs gyros with 20cm radius spinning 10krpm give about 200Wh best case. this may not sound like a big energy buffer compared to batteries but the ability to charge/discharge the energy fully in a few seconds with great efficiency an no wear is very useful. 200Wh is 3 times the energy to bring a 360kg +80kg driver up to 75mph!! (sorry for the imperial/metric mess😂) assuming 100% efficiency you would actually only need to slow down the gyros from 10krpm to 8krpm to accelerate from 0 to 75mph... obviously you would need powerful electric motors to accelerate / decelerate those gyros quickly enough but motors are cheaper/lighter than batteries and the rotor weight would be integral part of the gyro, so actually little weight penalty this is my gift (no patent) to your project 😂
It's been over 10 years, and mate, even you're getting old! But still, LITE has not been able to get investment, to start mass production or to put it on the market. What do you expect in the near future?
This will provide a completely new driving experience. With the gyroscopic assist, it will feel like nothing we have ever driven before. The enhanced safety should reduce injuries. I hope that does not lead to daredevils "flying" them at unsafe speeds in congested traffic...for fun.
Move to Tennessee! We love to have innovators set up shop here. Business friendly environment and you research, design and manufacturing dollars go much further.. love you product! And yes, this biker would buy one, ESPECIALLY if you make the doors removable, like a Jeep, for good weather riding!
