Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2009

Marcelo da Luz and his Power of One solar car ( earlier post ), recently arrived in Los Angeles after traveling more than 12,500 miles. In the process, he reached the Arctic Circle, and broke the world distance record for a solar car. The three-wheel vehicle (two-front, one-rear) is 5.0 m in length and 1.8

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Electrek

MAY 8, 2021

But what if instead of taking cars off the road, we could take a pile of wheels off the road instead? That’s exactly what could happen if we all make the logical choice to ditch our four-wheeled cars and switch to this cheap little three-wheeled solar-powered electric tuk-tuk I’ve found!

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Looking like a shark without the fin, the three-wheeled Aptera's built-in solar cells provide enough energy to cover most people’s daily driving needs. The post New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The rebooted Aptera Motors has teamed with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies on a long-range, volume production electric vehicle powered by in-wheel motors. Aptera, initially known as Accelerated Composites, formed in 2005 to bring highly efficient, three-wheeled vehicles to the market ( earlier post ), went out of business in 2011.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 17, 2022

We like to think that we have it all figured out in the West, but while we’re still trying to get solar electric cars off the drawing board, China’s EV engineers already have them driving around. The post Weird Alibaba: This funny-looking $2,000 electric mini-truck is solar powered appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The latest big move from the Allen-wrench-included furniture maker sees the company using three-wheeled electric bikes with solar panels for a home delivery pilot. The post Ikea is now using this solar-powered cargo electric bike for quick deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2010

PC-Aero , a German aircraft design, engineering and consulting company for general and business aviation, will display its prototype electric-powered aircraft, the Elektra One, at “ the electric avenue 10 , the Expo for Sustainable Mobility”, in Friedrichshafen, Germany, 3-6 June. Elektra Two and Elektra Four are in an advanced design phase.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

This model can be loaded in the Micro Commuter Concept, with the battery that drives this commuter detachable and designed to be used as a power source in everyday life. A next-generation commuter developed by installing an EV system on Honda’s three-wheeled scooter. Micro Commuter.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 21, 2023

Recently, Aptera held a live online event where the company revealed the Launch Edition version of its three-wheeled solar-powered car. There are some really cool things about the final design, but also some downsides early adopters will face. You can see the event yourself below, or read my recap and commentary below it.

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Electrek

JULY 12, 2023

Aptera’s “Gamma” prototype of its solar-powered, three-wheeled electric car is overseas right now, doing aerodynamic testing at Pininfarina’s wind tunnel near Turin, Italy, in the shadow of the Italian Alps.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 9, 2025

Aptera Motors has unveiled its very first production car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), claiming that the model will be the only solar-powered vehicle on sale to the public when it launches. But weve seen solar-powered vehicles for decades and theyve historically been too impractical for the average person.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2009

The project, being financially and technically supported by The International Centre for Hydrogen Energy Technologies (ICHET) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will be conducted over two years beginning in July 2010 and include development of a fleet of 15 three-wheeled vehicles.

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Green Authority

JUNE 6, 2022

That is the vision of Aptera; to make the most energy-efficient vehicle to date with solar energy. Well, the company has raised $40 million to bring its solar electric car to production later this year. Lastly, having only three wheels means less friction on the ground. Read more: Solar panel lifespan.

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Baua Electric

JULY 9, 2024

US-based GaN semiconductor producer Transphorm has released a new 300 W DC-to-DC GaN reference design for two- and three-wheeled EV battery chargers. It features convection cooling without forced air, output power of 300 W, output voltage of 48 V/6 A, 380 V/0.9 peak efficiency and power density of 36.5

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

Video footage meant for investors has leaked, showing Aptera Motors co-founders and co-CEOs Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony discussing many topics about the solar EV startup’s future, including a potential IPO. Usually, when we share progress updates from notable solar EV developer Aptera Motors, they come directly from the horse’s mouth.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 1, 2023

What is L3 Vehicles and L5 Vehicles A special purpose battery-powered vehicle with three wheels and designed to provide last mile connection for the transportation of passengers for hire or reward is referred to as an ‘ e-rickshaw ‘ or L-3 vehicle. They can be employed as load carriers or as passenger cars.

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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 has in the past discussed other versions with as much as 1,000 miles of range once power from the solar array is factored in, and 0-60 mph times as low as 3.5 seconds.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Featured Specs Battery-powered electric drivetrain Three wheels; 0.15 Cd 1,700 pounds 100-mile cruising range Driving the Prototype of the EV Three-Wheeler By John ODell, Senior Editor Email Date posted: 2009-03-16 21:00:00.0 STORY TOOLS Digg this! What Is It? But dont call the Aptera a car.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

a Panasonic Group company, have signed a binding term sheet to form a JV for manufacturing cylindrical lithium-ion cells in India for two-and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems, the public sector oil giant announced on Sunday. New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Japan’s Panasonic Energy Co.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

In recent years, Indian Oil has actively engaged in the development of clean energy sources, including the utilization of solar power, biofuels and hydrogen. This signing of binding term sheet follows soon after the signing of a Heads of Agreement on January 21, 2024 at New Delhi.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 2, 2021

The necessity of research facilities, complex power train components, well-established brands, competition, etc. For example, there is a pedal-powered hybrid electric motorcycle developed by E-Rockit. The electric car from Strom Motors, the Strom R3 is a three-wheel electric car. Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 1, 2024

Journey to the Center of the Earth To unlock the terawatt potential of geothermal energy, MIT startup Quaise Energy is testing a deep-drilling rig in 2024 that will use high-power millimeter waves to melt a column of rock down as far as 10 to 20 kilometers. Solar-Powered Test Drive The next car you buy might be powered by the sun.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 18, 2021

What if there is a vehicle you don’t have spent a single penny for fueling… guess what there is Aptera Solar Car. The company aims to eliminate the stratification in the EV sector by building affordable solar-powered Electric cars. Aptera Solar Car. Its front-wheel-drive car can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.5

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

They have plenty of power, and storage. The Piaggio MP3 is a three wheeled maxi-scooter already being sold in the USA! Weve got plenty of great option already! 2-up riding on a maxi-scooter! The rest of the world has been enjoying the advantages of scooters and motorbikes for years. America is too much into BIG. Big everything.

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