The Aptera Gamma Prototype Is Here. What's NEXT?

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It's rare that we get to follow a vehicle from its early days all the way through to production readiness, but that's exactly what we've been able to do with Aptera, makers of what we think has to be the most unique solar electric vehicle to ever become reality.
A few weeks ago, Aptera revealed its Gamma prototype - the penultimate step on the vehicle's journey to full-scale production. Here's a quick tour with Aptera CEO Chris Antony at the company's new production facility - as well as some important updates since our last visit to Aptera's Headquarters.
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00:00 Introduction
02:05 What's the journey from Beta to Gamma been like?
04:43 Aptera and third-party repair/upgradability
07:25 Aptera, lightning, and fightning regulations
09:27 Other tweaks to Gamma
12:41 What's Next?
14:18 Aptera and Tesla Supercharging
17:43 Final Thoughts
18:56 Thanks and goodbye!
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Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera: Michael Horton
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Kate Walton-Elliot
Erin Carlie
Moss Lu
Audio: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfiled
Michael Horton
Animation and Art:
Erin Carlie
Coloring: Michael Horton
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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@LesterSuggs Год назад

Right to repair is a HUGE selling point for me. Thanks, Artera!

@Kunath-Group Год назад

We are one of the leading 3d-printing companies in Europe. The would like to support the idea to bring the "self-repair" parts (in AAA-quality) closer to the customers here in Europe.

@richh650 Год назад

EXACTLY Lester !!!

@vic321344 Год назад

@@Kunath-Group The Aptera cannot be registered in Europe.

@spankeyfish Год назад

There's an advantage to R2R for small companies in that they don't need to develop their own repairer network. Sono Motors in Germany are developing a more conventional solar electric car and have also stated that they're taking R2R approach.

@johnfitbyfaithnet Год назад

Agreed!

@Ernes446 Год назад

Love this vehicle. Self repair, uncompromising effort to efficiency and what works (tesla chargers, css with adapter), solar panels. Takes a lot of guts to make such a different car. I’m rooting for this underdog

@vic321344 Год назад

A motorcycle that repairs itself? Great underdog.

@gattaca5911 Год назад

@@vic321344 better than every crash the car is "totaled" (Tesla).

@vic321344 Год назад

@@gattaca5911 At least I climb out alive.

@gattaca5911 Год назад

@@vic321344 lol....we are "alive" after a 5mph crash with a car that can be repaired....your car is garbage enjoying walking an losing 50k.

@theprogram863 Год назад

Not just self-repair. Apparently the design doesn't demand much in the way of maintenance the way a gas engine does. But also, right to repair is also right to upgrade and customize. Don't underestimate what happens if this becomes an open platform. Some bright idea from a hobbyist or 3rd party addon could blow open a whole new market, bring in huge business for Aptera from a market niche nobody including they anticipated.

@sonicbhoc Год назад

I'm praying that this vehicle is a success and the business takes off. The engineering and right to repair alone are fascinating, and I'd love to have a vehicle like this.

@joe-popbachofen8688 Год назад

Thank you for this update. I plan to be both an investor and a buyer at the 1st opportunity. I'm an engineer and there is nothing I like better than awesome designs. Aptera is awesome!

@IRLSuperb Год назад

Aptera will be my next EV and my first EV at that! Love it 💕

@sonnydayz2118 Год назад

I love you Stacy....🤩😍🥰😘

@yeahmkay2874 Год назад

Simmer down son...don't be a creep ;)

@sonnydayz2118 Год назад

@@yeahmkay2874 noooooooooo! 🤣

@Airbender24B Год назад

Sonny is dying of thirst.

@sonnydayz2118 Год назад

@@Airbender24B 🤣

@karlbloss Год назад

So if I'm hearing correctly, Aptera will stick with the Tesla charge port and use an adapter for CCS and J1772. Considering that Tesla has just released its CCS adapter for North America, maybe that's an easily sourced solution. The more interesting part of this discussion is if Aptera is in talks with Tesla about using their Supercharger network for Aptera owners. That would easily give an edge to Aptera owners while Tesla figures out how to open their network to CCS capable EVs.

@Hans-gb4mv Год назад

If they launch the vehicle like that in Europe, count me out. Not even Tesla is producing cars with their own, proprietary port anymore anywhere except in North America. For Aptera now pushing and betting on that port is simply betting on the wrong horse.

@jeffreypetsinger2967 Год назад

@@Hans-gb4mv An Aptera built for the Europena market will have to be vastly different for a myriad of reasons, width being the primary one. Changing the charging port will be the least of their concerns.

@AstroStrongBox Год назад

If they don’t get SuperCharger access I will probably cancel my pre-order. I will not use it often (1% of my charges) but when you need it you need it. Being able to use my Tesla friends and hotel level 2 charges is also important.

@psweber Год назад

Yes keep the Tesla charge socket! Also love the idea of a 500 watt induction charger 😘

@billman5379 Год назад

@@AstroStrongBox I'm wondering why this is a deal killer for you. I've had a Chevy Bolt since 2017 and used DC fast charge (non-Tesla) twice. With Aptera being so much more efficient, the charge requirements are substantially less, so why all the concern over charge speed? When you DO feel the need for speed, why wouldn't a non-Tesla fast charger work for you? There are lots of them and the number is growing all the time.

@fliprim Год назад

Intelligent people talking intelligently about everything that could be better done in the Automobile sector. All the right questions asked. All the right answers given and aspirations made. This will become a Folks' Wagon in quite the best way.

@chrisking5495 Год назад

This company sounds like a breath of fresh air. I wish them every success and would love to one day own an Aptera.

@petersargeant1555 Год назад

It's been that way for a decade... I hope this time the hype matches the reality.

@davidgeorge7443 Год назад

Patiently waiting for my Aptera.

@dscarty Год назад

The charging discussion was the best.

@scottburton414 Год назад

I really appreciate the right-to-repair approach and the emphasis on efficiency; and hopefully the regulatory relaxation on side-view mirrors will be successful (might be worth a video on the progress/status of this). Living in wintery Canada, I would appreciate seeing the production Aptera's performance in the snow and ice.

@glennkelley6096 Год назад

Those wheel covers will be a problem in snow .

@enriquecomemierda4745 Год назад

I believe I heard in another video that the wheel covers will be user replacable. I imagine a winter kit will address your snow issues. Or do add I will do and take your need Aptera to my Caribbean Island of Dominican Republic. 😆

@fillfreakin2245 Год назад

@@glennkelley6096 It looks like they could be a problem, but I'm not convinced they will be. Even my Subaru's generous wheel well fills up with snow at times, and it doesn't impact it much so I don't see too much of an issue on this car either. The only issue which I'm wondering about is in deep snow whether the wheel cover hitting the snow will part the snow or pack it under where the tire will roll. If the later, it could reduce ability to get traction. Only real world testing will tell though. Considering most folks driving in winter drive on plowed streets and highways I think at most it would impact you a few days a year - i.e. only during major snowstorms, when most people should stay off the roads anyway, regardless of what they drive.

@serinteapotmain6294 Год назад

Honda E addressing same issue with aerodynamics /mirrors replaced with cameras~ so regulatory should be possible eventually

@Paulistime Год назад

Thank you for this update. It's good to hear good and thoughtful questions and answers. Too much about Aptera is repeating opinions instead of straightforward facts. Keep up the great work!

@jedics1 Год назад

This car is symbolic of what our civilisation needs to become for us to remain on the planet!

@deelawrence1135 Год назад

I'm not much of a supporter of ev on the whole but, Aptera to me is the only company out there who truly intends to produce a vehicle that is a huge step forward to helping the planet. It's the only vehicle at present that I'd have on my own drive. Efficiency, lifespan, range, usability... the Aptera ticks every one of those boxes...it is the future. Personally for the UK market I actually think it could still be smaller and lighter but - I love it. Wish you the very best with getting these outthere.

@georgekatsinis5224 Год назад

He said... making it wider actually DECREASED aerodynamic drag.... MORE EFFICIENT.

@thomascorbett2936 Год назад

Good job interviewing, thanks for covering Aptera .

@Imageon44 Год назад

Thank you! You’ve answered a myriad of questions. Some of which I didn’t know I didn’t know. Thanks again VERY informative. 👍

@nthused Год назад

VERY excited about the progress being made! Beautiful engineering.

@tonydeveyra4611 Год назад

Was cool to meet you and your team in San Diego keep up the great work Transport Evolved crew !

@ferfromla Год назад

This is the best overview of the Aptera vehicle I have seen on the Internet. Great job! The other thing worth exploring is the excellent people working on this car. They have a great staff.

@Killmonize Год назад

I really enjoyed this interview so relaxed . I enjoyed the company so far . Been following for years

@Jeremygeo Год назад

Been very excited for this vehicle since I first heard about it. Early reservation holder & investor. Like everyone else I wanted this in my driveway yesterday, but realize this process takes time, especially when it's critical to get as much as possible "right" from the initial start of production. I know the wait is frustrating, but we need to all take a breath, relax and accept the fact they are doing their best to bring this magnificent concept to mass production. My suggestion to the impatient many reservation holders: go get yourself another EV in the interim if you don't have one already...the Aptera will definitely be worth the wait... personally so glad I took this route. And don't believe the bs, there are affordable used EVs out there, maybe not perfect but definitely good enough as a temporary alternative.

@reneh.6576 Год назад

Greetings from Germany, still waiting for my Aptera Adventure.

@hurley1940 Год назад

Outstanding update reporting my friend. There is yet hope for the world.

@Mr-eGolf Год назад

Thank you!!!

@DirkWrightxyz Год назад

Aptera should market this vehicle to engineers and related people. Anyone who works for NASA, SpaceX, et al. would find this vehicle really cool. Anyone who is associated with aviation would also find it cool. Place an ad in Aviation Weekly, for example.

@Kunath-Group Год назад

We are located in Germany. We ordered an Aptera. No problem in Europe, if there is an CCS-adapter. We (with our companies) would be happy to introduce the aptera in Europe. Let's go !!!!

@vic321344 Год назад

The Aptera cannot be registered in german.

@Kunath-Group Год назад

@@vic321344 It's near 2,20m in the width. No Problem in Europe. Could you tell me the facts on which your based your answer?

@vic321344 Год назад

@@Kunath-Group Zulassung trikes. Max 2m breite. StVZO &32.9

@unclegeorge7845 Год назад

Thanks Nikki. Another excellent non confrontational interview getting the most out of everyone.

@brentstarkes9682 Год назад

I want one sooo bad! It’s literally the best option for a “Second Car” for all your commuting and running around. The ideology of this company is nothing short of brilliant! 😊

@fredbecker607 Год назад

Unfortunately, for my family it would have to be a third vehicle. Need the farm truck. Need a vehicle big enough to carry 3 grandkids. That makes this one a interesting idea but $26k for a third vehicle makes it unaffordable.

@brentstarkes9682 Год назад

@@fredbecker607 not sure whe they never made this a three seater!

@GlennNDavis Год назад

@@brentstarkes9682 This is the first do! Imagine if the 2nd do is even better? I could use a 3rd or 4th seat! But, perhaps an used ICE car for more passengers on long distances. My 2014 LEAF needs a new battery after 92K miles. I want an upgrade! But, Nissan won't hear of it! So I am looking for better! I think I have found it! I just need to talk to a live person at Aptera and then make a reservation!

@ModernNeandertal Год назад

Thanks for the absolutely fantastic informative video. It was truly easy to watch and listen to the entire thing. You both have a good rapport between you. I too am eagerly awaiting my first visual sighting of an in the wild Aptera.

@paulas_lens Год назад

Best video on the Aptera, and I have watched many.

@chrisbarrett2512 Год назад

Super! Excellent interview, hope you are feeling better.

@kcwlmt Год назад

Great stuff, can't wait for mine.

@johnbellot4265 Год назад

love this video.....thank you

@nuvoflo Год назад

Great interview. Thanks!

@arthurmarsch6211 Год назад

Awesome video as always!!!

@eddiedelahoz Год назад

Nikki in my opinion your performance was of your most cheerful and inspiring. Your pointed questions inspired Chris to his most confident and informative interview I've seen yet. This is the best interview I have seen of Chris's /Aptera's confidence. I think the Steve/Chris combo is unsurpassed in the CEO department.

@krispewkrem3 Год назад

Having a company SO dead set on right to repair is a big reason I want to buy one of these.

@santanumaitra3962 Год назад

Really nice interview - thank you!

@sandyt4343 Год назад

Very good interview with insight into the questions asked. Chris is the most knowledgeable and believable person in any of the EV companies that I’ve seen to date ( and one seen them all I believe) I really hope he is a smashing success and I hope to buy one of these as soon as they become available

@racecarman5 Год назад

That induction charger idea is pretty good

@commuterbranchline8132 Год назад

This is simply amazing! I read that Munro & Associates are now working with Aptera, this was very very exciting news!

@johninnh4880 Год назад

Aptera will be my 1st and hopefully last EV. By then we may have the carbon neutral Synthetic fuel at an affordable price, made by using electricity to bind Hydrogen and CO2 together. I'd use that in my GT-R. I'm preordered and invested. Aptera IS world changing!

@nicoleqte Год назад

I LOVE his reasoning for the Tesla connector. Only non-Tesla EV I would buy!

@klantic2 Год назад

What a great interview. Nice work!

@who2u333 Год назад

With Munro's participation, I have no doubt that the engineering of this vehicle will be very high quality. I further believe that the engineering quality will really help a quirky looking car in an ever increasing sea of 'normal' looking EVs.

@Robo10q Год назад

Chris is right about CCS2 verses the Tesla charge adapters. CCS2 is Dr Frankenstein's monster in comparison to the Tesla standard.

@johnyves1246 Год назад

Great interview! thank you !

@farmerbold1144 Год назад

Aptera has got the right idea 💡.

@DarronBirgenheier Год назад

I've been following the development progress of the Aptera for close to 15 years now. I'll never be able to afford one, but sure wish I could! Wonderful design.

@DarronBirgenheier Год назад

I live in the boonies of Northern Nevada, and could drive into my nearest city every day in Summer, powered solely by the car's built-in PV panels. Just a game-changing thing, that is!

@adamlemoine42 Год назад

All that AND he's a human being! Loved this car from the first time I saw it.

@rngalston Год назад

so exciting!

@1grizzlyrizzo Год назад

This is the car I want to road trip in from Scotland to Spain, I have no doubts that it would be a blast.

@LiteShaper1 Год назад

Love this company. Love this vehicle. Looking forward to owning one of these one day!

@GNiessen Год назад

Good presentation. They are doing great things.

@Staticclism Год назад

I absolutely cannot wait for my Aptera.

@msmiller57 Год назад

Nice video. Chris you're looking and sounding great! Whatever you're doing keep it up. I'm another fan of Aptera's open book policy. Just genuinely good people solving transportation problems and being completely transparent in the process. Bodes well for their success.

@avryptickle Год назад

This will probably be my next vehicle.

@egroegartfart Год назад

Wow. This car is very impressive in a lot of ways. One of the most impressive to me personally is the fact that they want you to be able to get parts easily and fast and that you can work on it and fix it yourself if you want to. Just for that very fact alone is why I would never own a Tesla. I understand that most people that have Tesla's don't care about that. They just pay to have it fixed by a Tesla certified place. This company really has opened the market way open to so many more customers by just that. And the price. Very good and affordable to more people. The way the doors open is so cool. It's very sporty. The only thing I really don't care for is that there are only three tires. Besides the fact that three tires are not as stable as four, you would have so many more options to do with it if there were four tires. One being all wheel drive. I would definitely buy it if it had four tires. Maybe the y will have another model as time goes on. The other negative is the windows. I don't know for sure but the driver and passenger windows remind me a lot of the Lamborghini countach from the 80's. Those windows were a huge failure. Very annoying. Not sure why anyone would ever do that again. Maybe the whole window rolls down but it doesn't look like it. That makes it very difficult to do a lot of things and there is absolutely zero reason to have a half window for your driver and passenger. It is also classified as a safety hazzard. So hopefully it is not that half window and the whole window does roll down. But those are the only negatives I can see. I can really see this car being very successful. Very impressive.

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

Aptera offers AWD as an option and by test it is more stable than many 4 wheel cars sold in the US, including SUVs. It passes the moose test for instance. As far as the windows go, a more obvious example would be the Subaru Alcyone SVX. The reason for the design in Aptera is that it aids the aerodynamics. Thanks for your interest and comments!

@suunraze Год назад

Nice interview!

@darthsirrius Год назад

So you and the Aptera over at the Fully Charged live show. That was great fun seeing it in person, getting to hop in and get a feel for it. It was honestly bigger inside then I thought, very comfortable. I wish I could have taken it for a short test drive, but that's awesome to know that the solar panels themselves already totally work, and it's just backend agreements for suppliers they're mainly focusing on!

@bobhilder1469 Год назад

It isn’t difficult to make even really badly designed solar panels “totally work”. After seeing expert critiques of Gamma’s solar, I’m convinced Aptera has a lot more to do than focusing on “backend agreements for suppliers”……

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

@@bobhilder1469 Bob, they are further along than reports indicate. They have to be careful to protect considerable IP they are developing.

@bobhilder1469 Год назад

@@n.brucenelson5920 Not showing well engineered and well built solar on Gamma doesn’t “protect considerable IP they are developing.”

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

@@bobhilder1469 Perhaps you don't understand IP? I am personally familiar with the patent process in the US and what pre-mature release of details means regarding the success of one's applications.

@bobhilder1469 Год назад

@@n.brucenelson5920 Please feel free to try to add to my understanding of IP.

@johnhornblow4347 Год назад

Thanks!

@sebastianshroff5366 Год назад

I can't wait to get my Aptera

@Pikminiman Год назад

I'm starting to think the ultimate EV duo would be an Aptera and a Cybertruck. Between the two, I can't think of any major use cases that aren't covered. Owning both may end up becoming an aspiration for me...

@jamesbizs Год назад

Major use case? How about actually driving far and or towing something?

@paulas_lens Год назад

What is your opinion on the Canoo line up?

@vic321344 Год назад

So you want a motorcycle together with the cybertruck that you cannot even load on the back, because it is wider?

@h8GW Год назад

To help convince legislators to allow side-view cameras, maybe have something where your required to carry slip-on/clip-on backup mirrors inside the car in case the cameras fail. Also, the Tesla connector won't be practical for large long-range vehicles unless it starts supplying much more than 400 volts.

@nosretep1960 Год назад

Awesome news!💕

@andrewt9204 Год назад

Wish I had the need for one, these are so cool. I already have a M3LR, which does everything I need. Really rooting for these guys though, maybe someday I will get one.

@garydmercer Год назад

I think it is brilliant that Aptera is going with the Tesla charge port adapter and is working with Tesla to allow us to access their supercharger network.

@Hans-gb4mv Год назад

Most of the world is adopting open standards, even Tesla appears to be preparing for the switch in North America to CCS. And then Aptera is going to go for a Tesla charge port ... . I wouldn't call that brilliant.

@chris27gea58 Год назад

A brilliant little interview. A very well informed interviewer and a respondent with fascinating things to say. Not your average EV, of course, but an amazing design and engineering achievement that is inexpensive enough to be a hit (with a little bit of luck).

@nickvledder Год назад

What a good speech of the lady at the start of the video. She mentions "overengineering" ... so true! Like Lightyear which went bankrupt now. Lightyear took overengineering to a whole other level!

@SET_EV_Guru Год назад

Unlike other EVs, the exterior styling will remain relevant (timeless) for many years to come so aggressive aftermarket offerings will make sense for suppliers to make the investment and and right to repair delivers great value proposition for the customer.

@niklaswejedal463 Год назад

My #1 dream car!

@sunnydub107 Год назад

I’m glad you asked him about the charger, because now I understand his perspective a little bit more although I don’t totally agree with it. He wants this charger because he believes the better the charger works the more likely it’ll transition a lot more drivers to Aptera especially in California where Tesla Superchargers are almost everywhere now. At least that’s what I took from him saying his piece.

@Hans-gb4mv Год назад

But he is also referring to go for an open philosophy. Open up their own design as much as possible, enabling you to repair it as much as possible, to upgrade it and to enable others to do as much work to it as possible. And then they go and adopt a proprietary charging standard... . No matter how you look at that, that just feels wrong. Even if you want to offer the Tesla chargeport, let the end user decide on something so important.

@wineberryred Год назад

@@Hans-gb4mv When you say that the Tesla plug is proprietary what do you mean? Elon has said that he thinks others should use it, do you think Tesla would sue?

@IIARROWS Год назад

@@wineberryred Then why isn't an open standard?

@wineberryred Год назад

@@IIARROWS CCS is being promoted by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) which is basically made up of a bunch of engineers that really don't want to promote EVs because they are stuck in the ICE age.

@wineberryred Год назад

@@IIARROWS Anybody is free to use the Tesla plug, an EVGo station near me has one Chademo plug, 2 CCS plugs, and one Tesla plug. Also, several companies make charging equipment that use the Tesla plug.

@fenceman53 Год назад

Great show. Love 💕 the Aptera

@humnpwr Год назад

It looks great, I want one of these vehicles. It’s been a few years of hype now start building it or give it up already!!!

@qpham63 Год назад

I have two reservations with the original Aptera. Only one now as I’ve got my MS. I remember working on tooling estimates for their original offering. I was crushed when I got my refund for my two reservations. I am hoping I will be driving mine sometime next year. Godspeed Anthony.

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

Godspeed to you, too.

@martinwinlow Год назад

Fabulous... I was very interested in this vehicle at its first iteration 10 years back. Really thrilled to see it back and so close to production (I'm *almost* inclined to put down a deposit myself - but I already have 6 EVs!!). On the external mirror front, I'm significantly surprised that from a regulatory perspective, the issue of improvement in safety for pedestrians (in a collision scenario) would not pretty much completely outweigh whatever loss of utility the regulators believe having a video-based system would mean over having glass mirrors.

@enzolorenzo2589 Год назад

Another charging socket in the front would be a real improvement. This way, you always have to drive backwards to the charging station.

@geraldh.8047 Год назад

Great Interview!

@dallaspcc3886 Год назад

Can't wait to get mine! :)

@RonRattie Год назад

I'm so tempted to reserve one now.

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

The $100 (or $70 dollar with a code - which you can get on my RU-vid channel if you don't have one) is refundable at any time and for any reason.

@daves1646 Год назад

Nicki, Thank you very much for sharing the private viewing AND review with Chris Anthony. Pleased to see the seating position is more upright in Gamma, and the substantial build proportions. Inspired. Now, is it worth changing 600->400 to get to an earlier date ……. Thanks again!!

@fotoguru222 Год назад

I'd say unless you have one of the 1st few thousand reservations, changing from a 600 to 400 mile range won't make any difference in delivery time.

@3dimsteve Год назад

Great video

@ryanvartanian1641 Год назад

Can’t wait until I get mine.

@levmatta Год назад

This was great!!!!! Thanks

@user-sf7fi3kv9s Год назад

WOW...SUPER...FUTURE OF EVS

@Seafariireland Год назад

Great car and presentation, Go Aptera, go go go…..

@zidaryn Год назад

Great to see them getting closer and closer to production. Glad that they're at least thinking about having adapters available for the charge port. I'm also glad that they're thinking about people who want to make future changes to the vehicle. I disagree with Chris (Aptera CEO) on wireless charging. If you want efficiency, then wireless is not the way to go. Wireless is DEFINITELY convenient, but you lose power from the transmission. Wired is much more efficient.

@laloajuria4678 Год назад

you are confusing phone chi charging with this different protocol. either way this is a waste.

@zidaryn Год назад

@@laloajuria4678 He talks about wishing that the Aptera could do wireless charging during the same segment when he was talking about their decision to use the Tesla port. Wireless charging isn't available YET for EVs. It's been talked about and people are designing for it, but it hasn't been implemented yet. The problem with wireless charging for EVs is the same issue you would have with wireless charging for a phone. The ONE place where Aptera *might* find greater efficiency with going with wireless charging is that they wouldn't have to put a charge port on the vehicle.

@GoClimbARockEh Год назад

@@zidaryn Wireless charging for cars has been available for a few years now, but only as an aftermarket upgrade. I don't think any manufacturer has included it stock yet. And yes, it's not as efficient as just plugging in

@zidaryn Год назад

@@GoClimbARockEh Cool. Wasn't aware it was actually in use yet.

@keithnewton1966 Год назад

Being in production for 35yrs now and hearing the word efficiency so many times is symphonic. I can’t wait to see the assembly line in motion.

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

The current company was formed in 2019. They have been making rapid progress with this design.

@vic321344 Год назад

And I cant wait to see a production ready prototype in motion. Still far away.

@vic321344 Год назад

@@n.brucenelson5920 Most of the work was already done in the first company from 2005 to 2011.

@n.brucenelson5920 Год назад

@@vic321344 Such a comment reflects a serious lack of understanding of either the original vehicles or this one. Among things that are completely new on this vehicle are the drivetrain, the battery tech, the solar panels, the wiring harness topology, the suspension design and the safety systems. Even the size and shape of the body have changed, while still being based on the general Morelli body shape. This isn't even a complete list - if you check out the patents granted by the new company, you will see that I didn't even list some of the most important developments in the new design.

@vic321344 Год назад

@@n.brucenelson5920 Such a comment reflects a serious lack of understanding of either the original vehicles or this one. The fundamental design is that of the Aptera 2. There are just a few patents from the new Aptera company, the old one had a lot more. And the new patents have next to nothing to do with the actual design. Only 2 of the 5 patents they applied for were granted.

@3dservicesllc Год назад

great interview

@pauloliver9428 Год назад

Super thanks

@ragaloft Год назад

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever ". I have reserved and invested. Aptera is uncommon sense in the automotive industry.

@SirDiesAlot89 Год назад

I hope they make it.

@macrumpton Год назад

One of the very best Aptera interviews ever!

@FLASHitude Год назад

This is SUCH a good deep dive with amazing specifics. Thanks so much for this

@andrewwhittaker43 Год назад

PRODUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@environmentalcanadian2338 Год назад

Thank you Niki. Awesome video. I have a Cybertruck coming (approximately number 50,000 on the list). I also ordered a Cyberlandr (which will become my full time tiny house on wheels). I also reserved an Aptera. When carrying one passenger or less, the Aptera will be my transportation. The Aptera's solar panels will augment my tiny home's solar panels as well as provide redundancy. The Aptera's batteries will augment my tiny home's batteries as well as provide redundancy. I love your channel, and what you do, and I love you. Cheers, Calvin.

@Kunath-Group Год назад

collecting good things. So we do.

@danielmadar9938 Год назад

Wow. I admire the CEOs philosophy. Very rare in the manufacturing industry.

@Stan0619 Год назад

MORE APTERA🚀

@enwinn Год назад

Watching the front wheels move around while you are driving is loads of fun but this Aptera is way better than the Lomax kit car I built back in the late 1980s. 😃