I built a solar powered pickup truck (UMaine Solar Black Bear, Chevy S10) in 1999, ran it until 2006 going 25,000 miles on sunshine alone, about 15 miles of free driving per day. This was in Orono/Old Town Maine, driving it mostly between April and November. It could easily do highway speeds, could carry a 1000 lb load, 0 - 60 in 5 seconds, 100 mile range, had a carpenter’s rack with a 1.1 KW array, 1800 lb of lead acid batteries, total cost about $15,000.

I’m glad aptera came back, I love the design, I was an instant fan back then

the one thing you guys skipped is the point of the Right to Repair, this is my main issue with any new techonlogy like tesla who basically but a lock on that just denying a major part of the consumers

What I love about this car is the way it looks like it could take off and fly. It looks like something straight out of Blade Runner.

I tracked my fuel expense for two years - I was shocked I'd spent over $5000 !!!

In my lifetime, I have not heard a more transparent, altruistic view of what a company should focus on. Wonderful show guys thanks.🙏🏻❤️

I think a solar roof /tent foldout when it is parked make the most sense since it has such small surface area.

Looking forward to hearing more on the Investor's Club channel.

We need more entrepreneurs like these guys at Aptera. There are far too many companies, out to just make money, very few who actually want to help the "ordinary" person... When can I buy some shares in their company ?

Awesome company. Can't wait for the crowd funding round...

I dig this channel more than your main channel. I'll keep watching both. Thank you.

This is the way to go. I just got a Hyundai Ioniq #windknife and now I really understand what efficiency means, the battery is smaller than my last electric car, but I get an extra 40 miles range, it charges twice as fast, goes much further but costs me less in electricity. You don't get faster charging by getting a bigger battery. You don't get greater efficiency by getting a bigger battery. Streamlining is the way to achieve what people want.

I don't think they put enough emphasis on the "nevercharge". This is a huge deal. There isn't a lot of technical detail on their website, but I believe they are using silicon-based solar cells. They should consider offering a "premium solar" package with more high-tech cells in the future. Getting 25% additional charge from the sun would make an enormous difference to some customers.

I have been watching Aptera since near day one of when you started and am happy to see you moving forward with it.

The Aptera was at the Museum of Science and Industry in CHICAGO and I thought it looked cool. It's bigger than you think. For the REFUNDABLE reservation , you can't beat it. I put a $1000 non REFUNDABLE on a E@#O. Count Me in on this Aptera.

waiting for the next crowdfunding too!! amazing concept!congrats!

Well I’m sold. I already reserved one of these, the 400 mile range one, and opened a we-fund account in preparation before watching this. Thanks guys for this. Can’t wait to drive one of these.

For the Aptera guys, Can you guys make sure it has and option for direct connection with solar panels? No need for wasteful dc/ac/dc energy loss.

Happy to see you back. I was excited years ago when I first saw your vehicle.

I like these guys and what they have created. After 35 years of consulting IP developers and scientists, I don't say that every day I assure you. 😊

You could make yourself a Solar panel trailer out of a composite of XPS foam + S-glass fiberglass or Balsa wood or Paulownia wood + S glass fiberglass, and make it super light and aerodynamic and radically increase your range. Actually, it would be so light that you would probably need a spoiler on the back to keep it down towards the ground. I would probably go the wood route, at least for the bottom, because then you could also use it as a light duty "regular" trailer to some extent as well. You could have the solar panels on a top panel that is the XPS foam + S fiberglass, and have a hinge towards the front (towards the car) so that you could turn it into a kind of quick and easy camper as well (with fabric sides and back) that velcro on, and use reinforced bamboo or carbon fiber poles to hold it up). I could build the structure myself pretty easily, but I don't know much about electronics and hooking it up to the battery system would be my main challenge.

This car makes me nuts! "I'm efficient and optimal" makes me moved more than "I love you"!

You guys are the best interviewers ever!

Thank you for the interview but I hoped for a question regarding service and maintenance because we all know how challenging that could be!

I definitely would buy one of these!! I live in Florida so sunlight is plentiful. ...as long as the A/C can keep up.

imagine, going to your car and never going to a gas station, or as a small business using a vehicle in town or city and then think of the savings

Now we getting somewhere now I can be happy towards where it's going, small car, fast, charge itself, lighweight, simple and modern.

Thank you for the prompt response.

Great, really hope it makes it, since this is finally an ECar as it should be. Thumbs up.

I've had my eye on tiny EV's. This looks pretty promising. I keep hearing promises, and it always seems out of reach. I hope you folks make this the greatest competitor on the planet. Good luck to these folks.

The Aptera is great for someone who only need 2 seats, the Lightyear One is also solar electric and has 5 seats. These are 2 ground vehicles that are changing how people think.

I watch this video 3 Times. Went to the site and I am sold. An electric T-Rex😊. 👍🏾 well done aptera. Dido to the previous comment.... I am in.

This is the perfect car for people that want to live off the grid. The car be charged with a wind turbine or solar panels. Wow just wow

This car is even more interesting in countries with high electricity cost. If you drive a lot, this will save you a ton of money in electricity compared to "normal" electric cars.

This looks amazing! Great for the planet, great for the consumer!

Can we get a followup interview going? It would be really interesting to get a long interview what's currently going on with the company with potentials, like it being by far the most efficient EV designed, along with downsides, like it being a three-wheeled vehicle not qualifying for the $7,500 IRA tax credit.

What a great interview. Such dedicated and genuine guys. Thank you both for bringing your viewers such amazing content.

I have the 400 mile range model on order. With our Sunny days here in tge Phoenix area I will be able to go forever without plughing in. The 700 watt rear window will give mex30 to 50 mikes a day.

You guys asked great questions!!

That's taking First Principles all the way to a brand new home-run. All the best APTERA.

This also presents an opportunity for your employers to turn their sprawling carparks into a solar park, gives the driver better opportunity for a parking space contributing a positive impact to their transport plan with so very little effort, increasing their profitability by happenstance becoming part of the virtual grid. love it

Your points about BMW, I think, perhaps they should have gone back to the future and re-visited the Isetta or even the messerschmitt... maybe then the i3 would have looked something like the Aptera.

This trike would be a *fun commuter* and *weekend runaround for one or two people* ! BUT.... 1) It's a *trike* , and subject only to *motorcycle* safety requirements. 2) It's a *trike* , and that center wheel adds a 3rd wheel track - increasing by 50% the no. of rocks, bumps, and pot holes that are hit. 3) It's a *trike* , with almost no trunk for luggage, groceries, gardening supplies, golf clubs, etc. 4) It's a *trike* , with only one wheel to keep it pointing straight ahead in a cross-wind or when the single rear wheel hits ice, mud, gravel, puddles, etc. 5) It's a *trike* , and that single rear wheel loses grip during hard braking making it unstable with no opposite-side rear wheel to help it. 6) Its light weight and low drag don't help its load-carrying ability. It still takes the same amount of energy to lift 500 lbs up a given hill as for any other vehicle, and to do that 50% faster still takes 50% more power - plus the power to lift a heavier motor and heavier structure and heavier battery pack - again, as for any other vehicle. IOW, it works only as a fun commuter and weekend run-around for one or two people.

Around 10 years ago they took over the old GM building in Shreveport,La! I remember while hiring the company skip town!

Whao, I love what you guys have done design wise and aerodynamically it creates a great desire to get into it go on long journey ❣️

Excellent episode! Glad they’re back at it after 10 years, we’ve been waiting.

i ordered mine 2 wks ago.....YEAH !!!! 3/'21 EXPECT IT NTO BE READY 6 to 18 mos.. ...i am in no rush but eager i be.

Wow! Nicely created Eli EV review idol. Thanks for sharing. Shoutout! #MOVEONTV

A lot of focus on efficiency, technology and environment. Would like to see more on reliability, durabilty and construction.

How wonderful that these two guys are doing this work. It’s work for the good of the earth and mankind. I fancy nikola is smiling from heaven.

I love all you showed and talked about. The Aptera is the future. If i would still stay in Europe i would buy one. But i am in Thailand and after building our house there is no money left now. Many regards from Rainer from Phitsanulok.

I'd love a second video when/of they hit OTC markets or the NYSE. Crowdfunding is rather elusive and expensive for me atm.

You got my invest this EV.

I'm in!!!!!

Love the way it looks! It will compliment my truck!

This car may or may not become popular, but the idea is a winner.

I really like this even being a truck driver from Texas. The reservations I have are that it only seats two people, crash safety concerns, and repairs -parts availability/local technical ability.

I love the concept from Tesla, and now Aptera. For me, the reason that Tesla is so successful compared to other OEMs, and with a far more advanced EV technology is because the traditional OEMs have to deal with their legacy part bins. Tesla, and now Aptera, as well as other EV car companies, don't have that behind, and they are starting with a complete new sheet of paper approach without looking back at old technologies. I hope they are able to get this vehicle to the market soon. The association with Sandy Munro is a very big thing because Sandy knows a lot, and has a lot of contacts that will help here.

Aptera Motors is very cool. Ford also got creative and took a risk on the Mustang Mach-E. It is not as efficient but more room and only a bit more expensive. Maybe Aptera will be in my future too.

wholy smoke.. im 10 min into the video.. n im fricking blown away!!! doubble frick!! fricking awsome!! both tumbs up!!

Cool car. It's good to see Steve & Chris and what they are doing.

Kind of wish I had invested in the first round of funding. Thought it was too risky but I'm starting to hear more praise and hype for this car. Would love to buy one if I can save the money in the near future.

Would have liked to hear more about the interior fit and finish. How do you see oncoming traffic? Is it an interior screen projection versus typical side view mirrors? Sound options, material options etc.

Stop by Louisville KY when you get your Paradigm, I used your referral code!!!!

Great company, so glad someone came up with using solar for cars!

I’m sold on the look alone😎

Those who are created for creating are always see what they create and easy life for people of the world. Thanks! keep up good work!

Beautiful car. I do wish they would make a 4 wheel variant for just that much more stability. Yes, a small energy efficiency loss would be incurred. Sure is a beautiful design, very appealing. Aero and beauty..

With 2021 all fuel types in germany went up by ~7ct/liter, thats about ~28ct/gallon! Im planning to order this in q3 of 2021 depending on registration and ev laws here in germany!

Reminiscent of the Sinclair C5, hope this one has more success

I’d buy one. Looks fantastic

28:28 yes excess of resource use is what put us in this situation with climate change, every industry needs to start thinking different

I saw these cars 10 years ago and they were going to get 300 mpg as gas/electrics. The genius behind them is the design, they took the aerodynamics of an aircraft and incorporated it into a car. As was stated, a large percentage of energy used in cars is the wind drag. Simply outstanding American ingenuity in my opinion.

Mechanical safety - where does the Aptera vehicle stand regarding crash testing. Aerodynamic shape and impact protection, in all areas, seems to be at odds with this design . . . As a motorcycle enthusiast, both two wheels and side cars, I have no issues with the design and thus the risks. Just wondering if this plays into the target market and demographics that is being contemplated.

Wow you more impress me. 110 regular outlet that's A plus convinIan God bless you

EXACTLY the solar materials charge the vehicle WHILE you are shopping...while you are parked in the parking lot at work...YES...I told Tesla to put solar panels on the vehicles 5 years AGO... ABOUT TIME... FREEDOM MATTERS ALWAYS...not being dependent on FOREIGN OIL ANYMORE

I am really rooting for their success. One thing I worry about, though, is what'll happen in crash tests with this thing. What happens when it gets rear ended, T-boned, etc.

Absolutely love it !! All the things you discuss about range, charging time and aerodynamic efficiency is something I have been thinking about for years. Looking at heavy bulky Tesla's

Wow, the backstory ties it all together for me. I thought I remembered this company.

Then you put some more solar panels on the doors and when you park it you leave the doors open. Maybe have a rain sensor that shuts them in case it starts raining.

I was watching Aptera way back there when they went to compete for the big bucks and lost out and it was like my mom died when Aptera didn't get off the ground like I'd hoped. I'll have to say it made me a little gun shy this time but I am still pulling for them to get going. I want to see them get the little three wheeled vehicles running up and down even my street here in N.E. Ok.

You should have asked them about the supercharger network. If they talked to Tesla about using the supercharger network. I'd love to see another manufacturer use the supercharger network because it's better. (Obviously they would need to contribute something back in order to use it.)

Aptera understands fluid dynamics this is critical to efficiency when moving through anything gas or liquid , ships to aircraft

Love the look of this car!

Potholes will quickly crack those wheel covers, there to low to the road. I would like to see a real road test with potholes.

I want it in Europe. Please. I will drive it in Germany for multiple hours at a time. If it is comfortable, this will be ideal vehicle for my work travel.

I'm from Jamaica and I'm following up with you and I love the design of the car if I have the money I would get one down here trust me it is great that's why I'm giving you my idea to color with the company car Lucy Your Design is a great engineer it will go on for a long time great I love it everything about it!

very informative interview

Placed a pre-order. This would be perfect for running around in, more so than a Tesla when you typically drive less than 100 miles a day.

I'm a survivor of a motorcycle crash and knowing its official classification is a motorcycle, that I do not need an endorsement for, if I understand correctly, my largest concern is safety and that is something that I have yet to hear anything about. Any info not shared so far? Thanks guys! Might look forward to crowd funding this.

Great show very interesting thank you

WHEN AMERICANS INNOVATE, THEY ARE AMAZING!!! BRAVO!!!

Do you know where the second crowdfunding will take place and how one can be updated in order not to miss it? Is it going to be on WeFounder again? Is it sufficient to watch Aptera on that platform or follow Aptera on Twitter? Do you plan to post an update as soon as the coordinates gets clear on the DI channel?

I love it. I have a Tesla cyber truck and an Aptrera ordered.

Awesome video…just subscribed. My big issue with evs is the ride. They all look like they have very stiff rides. I cant even ride in a car with flatter tires without making my back crazy. Most of the evs i see have very flat running tires.

As I said I guess I'm from Jamaica and your idea is a brilliant idea which solar panel on the car it's a great idea so no you must combine and collab with the next car company they call Lucy they have a great drive chain and a great idea also

This has to be the future of EVs. Never thought about main brand manufacturers being unable to change their image. Will the oil companies destroy you?

Should have a hand crank for back up power, just like starting an old modle T! Looks like you could fit more solar on it as well. I think this would be the true bug out vehicle!

I have a peddle trike with an electric wheelchair motor. Works great. A 500 Honda twin motorcycle setup would be great. 70 mpg.personal transport. 15 gallon tank, open roads.

In a few words, I love it !