Aptera on CNN May 28, 2024 Commentary 

She did her homework

Hi everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for being such an incredible part of the Aptera community. Your insightful comments, positive interactions, and overall supportive behavior make this channel a truly special place. I deeply appreciate how we, as a community, maintain a respectful and encouraging atmosphere. It's a testament to our shared values and the mutual respect we have for each other and the Aptera mission. Let's continue to support one another and drive forward the future of solar transportation together! Warm regards, D-fresh

She does seem very enthusiastic about the Aptera.

I like the fact that given a chance to throw shade on Elon Musk, he took the high ground, and praised his accomplishments. Explained that Aptera has is the potential to actually in fact use solar panels to help fuel it

I first invested over two years ago; enough to qualify for the 5% discount, and I have always understood the statistical odds of Aptera's success. But with every interview, every podcast, I feel more and more confident that they are truly on the cusp of fulfilling thier world-changing destiny and starting the solar evolution revolution. I believe I will be driving my lower number Launch Edition by this time next year, that "Launch" is the right word for the first Aptera, and that our investments will reap satisfying rewards. Thanks Steve. Drive on. And on and on and on...

Chris has essentially been giving the same informational interview for years. He has the patience of a saint.

Yeah, this was an excellent interview, because she was upbeat and asked all of the right questions, plus Chris had really good answers. For the charging, Aptera said that once their onboard charging system is finalized and working then Aptera can submit the design to Tesla for approval. But one point is that because of Aptera's super efficiency they should be able to use Tesla's (or other J1772/Level 2 destination chargers) across the country for charging up to 57 miles an hour. It is not a road-tripping solution, but could save you in a pinch (along with the 6 MPH peak solar assist).

Aptera makes two appearances in the movie, Atlas. The first is at approximately 0:01:43, right after the Isaac Asimov quote. The second at approximately 0:08:25, right after she leaves her apartment with the ICN officer (two angles).

Well done! Charming host and guest…

The factory expansion plans with those specific locations have been mentioned for the past two years.

Excited for Australia manufacturing

I don't think any company needs Tesla's permission to use "open" superchargers. If Tesla wants government money for chargers, they can't gatekeep whatever stations they get grant money for. Anybody with the NACS port or adapter should be able to charge.

My take-away: 150 thousand units/year by 2034! Charge on!

Always appreciate your insightful commentary as an honest broker for these interviews to clarify what is a correct representation of Aptera vs. a marketing stretch. this is why you have such credibility in the Aptera community.

I think the expansion to Dallas Texas area would be best for Aptera. Not only Texas got all the sun 🌞 but also hail storm during winter in Northern Texas areas. So it'll be good spot for Aptera to further develop the toughest solar panels and glass for mass production vehicles. Also I think she's hitting on him. Well, Chris is cool though know how to navigate the interviews.

Great video, producing in the Netherlands would be amazing!

Instead of trickle charging, it would sound better to say something like the sun "tops off the battery when the car is parked, up to an extra 40 miles/day." Paints a better picture I think. Also I think it is important that every time the term solar powered is used, it should be gently corrected to solar charging. Solar powered makes it sound like the car is running off the sun in real time which of course, it isn't.

The Chinese already made an adapter to use with the Tesla superchargers in Europe so CCS to Chademo. They will also make a NACS to CCS. Or Aptera will make CCS Mennekes standard for Europe.

at the 18min 50sec mark he says...." will get us to production in the next 9 months", I've been researching previous videos and interviews, and it appears that since 2007 they have been saying production will start in the next 12 months or so. Some break inbetween when fambro/anthony left, but still the same old story.......next year production will start. Next is the 20th anniversary of Apteras inception, thats a bit long to be promising production will start next year, is it at least possible this is a damn good money spinner even if production never occurs? Perhaps it is in their interest to not ever produce this car, that way the really hard burden of production is never achieved but the money roles in anyhow, string it along with promises of production next year? At what point will they be held accountable for these promises, as the promises are what gets the money rolling in. To put it another way: how long do you think they can keep raising money without producing any cars for sale? Another 5 years.....maybe.......another 10 years.....probably not.....another 20 years?.....unlikely......

Base vehicle was projected to get 0-60 time of about 6 seconds, not the four seconds CA stated.

Blink and you'll miss Aptera in Atlas (if you bother to watch the flick at all) - but there's a ton of Canoo footage by comparison.

Interesting question: how much money has Chris Anthony put into the company?

I have heard Chris Anthony hundreds of times . Nothing strikingly new in this interview. I was much more impressed by the this journalist. She was superb and enjoyable.

Aptera is going to need to work hard to make sure they release some version at the $25,000 price point, because with the Chevy Equinox EV and the KIA EV3, we are getting full size cars that offer to start at a $30,000 price point. Despite the technical advantages of the Aptera, I don't believe enough people would choose it over an identically priced full sized vehicle.

(4:22) No! 40 miles a day does not equal 11,000 miles a year. Why the heck does he not just stick to "an average of 30 miles a day" in Southern California.

Aren't these "interviews" not just bought and paid for advertising? Still love it but it is not just CNN covering Aptera because of news.

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I can't wait to be able to purchase an Aptera in 2028. Production starting in 2026. Minimum two years to clear backlog.

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