Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, is the first to combine a production-spec powertrain and carbon-fiber body with Aptera's in-house designed software and battery pack, according to a company press release.

Aptera 149

Aptera Carbon Fiber Production Three Wheeled 149

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. Aptera production-intent vehicle Solar hardware, a production-intent thermal management system, and complete exterior surfaces will be added as part of the next phase of testing, according to Aptera.

Aptera 52

Aptera Production Carbon Fiber Solar 52

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As most readers know, Tesla plans on introducing structural battery packs at some point in the near future. By using the battery pack’s container and the battery cells themselves for rigidity, the overall weight of the vehicle can be reduced.

Carbon Fiber 120

Carbon Fiber Future Battery Batteries 120

Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

Other automakers offer it as an option, but the solar roof systems either only power auxiliary features and not the actual powertrain’s battery pack, or they only provide a few miles of range per day. 3D parts and telescoping carbon fiber tube were used to build the rack to deploy the panels. Mission accomplished on that front.

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Solar Building Tesla Carbon Fiber 52