I'm slightly obsessed with Aptera's EV, and I must say, this is the best video I've seen of it. Most others seem very restricted in what they can show, but you clearly got a true behind-the-scenes look at the company.
That aggressive handling demonstration really cemented my opinions on this, I've seen this car in a couple videos before but none ever went into detail on the many things this video did. I had the presumption that three wheels were inherently unstable at extremely highspeeds and especially while making turns but this proved that assumption completely wrong, this is a great and extremely fascinating piece of technology and engineering. I hope this company succeeds cuz if they do then the future is gonna look that much more cooler
@Adam Ridama Most of the improvement comes from having the single wheel in the back and most of the weight over/in the front 2 wheels. The Robin was just a dumb idea from its inception.
@A R My cousins and I had Honda 50cc 3 wheel ATVs when we were 8-10 years old in the 70s. I still marvel that we survived childhood with only minor cosmetic permanent injuries!🤣
@@markbeiser Explain why you believe this? Or did you just watch the Top Gear Robin stunts where the vehicle was engineered to cause roll overs for entertainment purposes.
@@TheGreatOldOak A single wheel in the front (and not projected way forward like in tuktuks/autorickshaws) means the center of gravity is uncomfortably near the single front wheel. When braking and especially when braking to do a turn the center of gravity can act outside the triangle formed by the wheels and the car will flip. In the Aptera the same thing happens instead when accelerating, so perhaps you need to avoid accelerating suddenly when coming out of a sharp corner.
I ordered mine last night. I also invested in shares of the company. This is the greatest thing ever. I'm looking forward to passing mine onto one of my kids when they get their license
I'm a reservation holder and investor in Aptera and this video has shown me more about the car than all the other videos that I've sought out. Thank you. Edit: It was pointed out that this comment makes it sound like this video was the most information shown so far. What I should have said is that the video shows more footage of their initial prototype than I've seen before. Big difference.
This car can only be used in warm climate, I wouldn't invest in it personally. The arctic areas have no sun for the majority of the day during winter and the heating alone will exceed the charging capacity.
I want one! How about an inexpensive lightweight, well designed teardrop trailer with bathroom/shower & with additional solar panels including transparent window solar panels - (they've had them in Japan since the 1980's), that hook up to the car's batteries, or just power the teardrop while disconnected. That would be the ultimate affordable solar motorcycle pairing! I've seen a lightweight teardrop trailer pulled by a regular bicycle or pedal assisted electric bike, and several small campers females pulled by themselves to position in the ideal camping spot. That could be a home/RV solution for many people. With pedal assist it would still move if the power got low before a destination is reached. If the price is low enough, a lot of people would buy one, perhaps storage plus inhabited parking for owned vehicles also with rentals available would be very popular in cities that lack adequate parking for owned vehicles. How great that could be! Then, probably at least 25% of the population would HAVE to own one!
@@dingdong2103 The video fails to say that this is still a plug in EV. The solar only adds 40 miles of range per sunny day. I think Aptera is doing a good thing by adding solar but they really should be careful in not overhyping expectations of that feature. The car must be plugged in for full range.
@@dingdong2103 Over 90% of humans live below the Arctic Circle. But yes. If you live in Alaska, you're probably going to need fossil fuels and/or wood/biomass fuels. I'll be slow to go full-on electric, myself. I think it's like investing: Diversify. I think it's like life: Moderation. Most of us drive less than 40 miles per day. Most days, I drive 0 miles. When I was young and fit, I rode a bicycle everywhere, but I also always had a motor vehicle to give me more reach, as needed, and to handle big loads. I've always owned compact pickup trucks, except for a couple years in grad school, when I had an F-150 and a '74 SuperBeetle. I don't see this electric vehicle getting CLOSE to most of the back-country spots I know. I'm older, now, so I don't get as far from the truck, but my entire adult life, I've had a pickup truck that I could throw a month's grub, camping gear, and a surprising number of tools and even spare parts. Kind of a city on wheels. This video is critical of the efficiency of internal combustion, but the amount of power delivered by those pistons through that drive train to 2 or 4 wheels, is WAY more. They're super-light, but I don't think they're even considering the good half ton of gear, plus the teardrop another commenter mentions in this same thread.
I've known about Aptera for quite a while, and have been looking forward to it. This video has me even more excited. Definitely the best video I have seen on Aptera. I always love the tiny home videos, but putting this level of quality into videos about anything interesting is worth it. Please do some more cutting edge enviro-tech videos. This was great!
@@stevem5784 They've had some trouble back in the day but from the moment that Chris and Steve bought back the rights, they've been kicking ass. I fully support them with a 1000 shares to back up my word 😁 One reason they will make it is that they now have access to new tech that makes it a really appealing offer. Another REALLY BIG reason it will happen is the expertese of Sandy Munro of mass producing.
This is the greatest Ev hands down. I’ve been loving this thing from day one. Everything they’re doing I’ve personally day dreamed about. This is the cutie and it’s here yet keeps evolving. Take note cause everyone will be doing all of this sooner than later
This is what I've been waiting for. Such a thoughtful engineering philosophy behind the fabrication of this vehicle. It's like all of his life experience and passion was poured into this company and it happens to be good for the environment. bravo
@@n.brucenelson5920 beta validation and tooling are in Opposition. Never mind "factory with a full production plan" . It makes sense that they already were bancrupt once.
Whoa! I am completely blown away. This is the most brilliant presentation so far. Congratulations Aptera for the excitement you are bringing to the auto - EV world.
Not only does this channel demonstrate alternate homes, but now they're showing us alternative transport? Wonderfully done! This auto-cycle is so precisely engineered, any Prius or Volt owner will say " my next car!"
Lol! I literally just said this to my wife and son, then saw your comment. I'm a Volt owner. If Aptera had more solidified plans for the Canadian market, I would be placing an order. Unfortunately I think it's still at least 3 years out for us.
This is a car I hope exists as a buyable, street-legal product soon. Thanks to the people who are keeping this design alive and pushing it closer to production.
You realize you are not in the "Box" anymore? You have exposed the world to intelligent management of space and motion...Makes sense in everything not just Tiny Houses...
I love these cars. I don’t understand why this isn’t the most common car in California. I decided a long time ago that I would not buy a new car again until I can buy one like this 🌊🏄♂️🌱☀️
I’ve been watching the development of this car over the last 6 months or so, but this is the most info of any of the videos I’ve viewed. I’m eager to see the car finally on the market.
700W of solar cells will not power the car if you use it every day. I my experience if they say 300w sol palel it performs closer to 70-80% of promised, and that is is direct suligth. But for the sake of the argument let's say they reach 700W of charging. And to be generous it charges for 12 hours a day. It will be 8,4kw/h if there is no loss. If the car is teally efficient and use 50% of the energy of a Tesla model 3 it uses 80w/km, an that translates to the car beein able to drive 100km/day. I have now give the car so many free passes in the calculation that in reality it probably is half or less. Is the car in constant optimal charging conditions? NO of course not. Will you always just ust 80w/km, no not at all. What about when it rains, it would charge a fraction. In reality, get rid of the solar panels, place them on your house an charge from your housr
@@boethomas Not a car. 3 wheels = motorcycle. Go ahead, spend your sour grapes on these brilliant engineers that have been improving this tech over the years I’ve been aware of them. In a large part of the USA SW sun is the rule, rare overcast, years on end of drought followed by more drought. This tech is helpful, easy on the environment, able to do many tasks & journey. Please add sugar to your grapes - your view has been limited. Best. 🙂💚🌱
@@robertascott2305 So if you have nothing to come with to prove me wrong you should go to Twitter and scream instead. I know what I talk about while you belive in something. But you do not care, do you. I will just end with Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, to cite your messiah!
I remember the original Aptera....before it was brought back from the dead. It was somewhat compelling back then. But the pure electric, solar, and other refinements of the latest effort feels like it was ahead of it's time and just needed technologies to improve and advance. Now it is something I'd like to own.
Thank goodness for people like this. Our world needs more and more people working towards efficiency. I live in Minot, ND and am wondering if a vehicle like this could work well here, given our long and cold winters.
I'm in Nebraska, so we fair a bit better with sunlight, but... the Midwest is the Midwest and I'm wondering if this thing will even get enough solar charge in the winter to drive across town and back every day (about 8 miles a day total), let alone taking it on roadtrips anytime between Thanksgiving and Easter. Welp, I'm hopeful enough that I just preordered one. 😛 Also those super low front wheel pants are a bit concerning. Guess I'll be prepared to replace those every once in awhile... such low clearance, and also so likely to scrape curbs when trying park on a street (with the wheelbase being pretty wide, I'd feel pressure to park as close to the curb as possible, often rubbing the tire into the curb in a normal car). Yep, I'm going into this with eyes open, but the dream of solar powered transportation is so tantalizingly close, I can't help but want to support these guys.
@@loltime8346 The car? It starts at 25,900 but offers many options and upgrades (longer range batteries for example) so you could go well over 50k. The options I selected came up to 36,100.
Sondors has beaten this and has a car ready to go. Same danger unluckily. Solar cells surrounding a human is not healthy. Solar cells on homes are not healthy.
Ive been watching videos about aptera since like 2009, and its 1 of the companies that I wish the most success to, even more than tesla, I love their design and hope 1 day I can own 1 of those space ships
The key differentiator Aptera is that is starts with efficiency and then took on to solar. Two things, first just think what this translates to as the PV efficiency goes up. Other bit, if Aptera, and similar cars, provide option to direclty plug in a solar panel or a turbine, the car is the generator, what sort of adoption we are looking at. Just throw few solar modules on the lawn and free ride for ever, and less grass to mow!
I have a 250 Honda motor scooter that I am thinking about replacing. 70 miles per gallon. My wife only occasionally likes to write on it with me, either too cold or too hot or rain! As a motorcycle replacement, being protected from the weather with an electric motor makes so much sense! I just hope they can ramp up production so we don't have to wait forever!
Hotels offering charging is getting more and more common all the time. And a lot of them are installing solar the cover the costs of offering it as a free service.
@@davefroman4700 solar costs money for the equipment. Electrical generation costs money. This vehicle cost money, the electrical system costs money. It is an alternative too gasoline.
@@michaelbrownlee9497 Name one other organism on this planet that exchanges meaningless digital tokens for access to the resources it needs to survive? Money was invented to solve the issue of scarcity. Technology is quickly overcoming that influence in our societies.
@@davefroman4700 yeah for sure, but i think the draw to solar vehicles is gas tax avoidence. So what are all those people that rely on that income gonna do? What do they do with that income anyways?
@@michaelbrownlee9497 This idea that money is necessary for motivation? Is not valid in science. The true motivations are autonomy, mastery of skills, and a greater purpose to our actions. Science is not driven by money. And innovation is a result of scientific advancement. Everything owes its existence to already known science and technologies.
I've been following Aptera's story from the beginning (when it was still an ICE vehicle) and what they were doing then was exciting. What they are doing now is beyond that; it's truly groundbreaking.
This is one of the better videos where Chris Anthony does a very good job in explaining many of the features and benefits of this vehicle versus what every other auto company has attempted by never completed. Marketing on this channel is a good example of how Aptera employees think out of the box.
@@alainchuzel8341 I am not a solar geek but have been working with solar panels and their controls for over ten years as an electrical power engineer in Microgrids. I missed his errors. What mistakes did he make?
@@alainchuzel8341 if you’re going to make a claim, you’d better be specific so others can actually have a forum. No one cares to “just” point out your credibility.
There are so many elements to this that are just pure problem solving thinking where efficiency and weight are at the forefront. All manufacturers are going to have to really start adopting this kind of thinking going forward. Wish them all success. And great video!
I was researching 4x4 vs awd v rwd vs fwd yesterday an trying to get the answer to : "does a motor for each wheel actually work better". So thanks for this answer.
I hope to race you on the 101 before you look on your screen and see that green circle get real small real quick. What will I ever do with my sunshade?
It is a bit less impressive when you realize that F150 side view mirrors are large flat plates that stick out pretty far from the vehicle, and couldn't be made much less aerodynamically tuned without activly trying.
I love that big smile Nicolas had after getting to feel how fast it could go. This is brilliant and a tent/shelter option should come with all vehicles! Thank you for another brilliant and inspiring video!
I literally shouted "woah" when I saw the thumbnail. Wasn't expecting you to cover this! I love this company so that's exciting. I'd love to have this car or the 4 seater version of it in the near future.
@@guitarplayed1 If you look closely at the video there was a dude laying down in the back in several of the clips. Maybe not quite legal, but I did the same, plus my passenger's lap, when I wanted to transport 2 or 3 friends in my old 2001 Honda Insight ;->.
Nice now that's pure engineering....sweet love the purity of the goal at a real workable level. The drive in the hub with real world solar collection makes me smile.
This was super exciting! I have been looking forward to car alternatives for quite a while. Today, 99% of my travels is 25- up to 40km. And honestly, a bike or e-bike does the job great during the warmer months of the year here in the south of Sweden. What makes it hard is the winter. Rain, strong winds etc. Something like a light weight 2-seat car that runs on rural roads at a maximum of 80km/h would fit almost every need I have of a car. Yet there's nothing in-between e-bikes, motorcycles and cars... and cars is the only vehicle that allow comfort during bad weather conditions. I wish we had more vehicle classes.
Have you looked at electric assist velomobiles? Kinda seems to me like the Aptera is getting to that same idea, but they start with a car. Velomobiles start with a bicycle. The ened result is something very aerodynamic and lightweight, which means very energy efficient.
lot's of chinese electric enclosed mini cars are on the market , they get about 100 miles per charge and would get to speeds of about 25 MPH on a flat surface (tough for them to climb big hills). I'm guessing you'd be under $12K USD in Sweden for some of them.
@@adamt195 you and I agree, but he is wanting highway speeds as well. I'm sure you would agree that while quite doable, consisteny driving 50-75mph in a velomobile is not safe.
Sono Sion is also a solar powered electric car. While it does not get the range this one does, it as least makes it practical to drive around a small city. I love watching the technology meet our dreams. Thanks for sharing.
I've been quite interested in Apteras since seeing them on TV around 2007. I'm glad the company reformed and with Tesla's popularity, the idea of EVs has much broader acceptance than 1.5 decades ago.
There are other Solar Cars: Lightyear One (Netherlands) as well as the Soin from Sono Motors (Munich).. But They are ALL Awesome vehicles !! Great Video Kirsten ! nice to see you Expand your channel !
This is the most amazing vehicle I think I've ever seen. I love trikes anyway, single rear trikes that is,the other way round is lethal. They handle at least as well as a car. Those solar panels are just incredible. But most surprising of all is the performance . Especially the mileage and acceleration ,plus it is utterly beautiful. A Morgan for the 21rst century!
I had a ride in the Luna prototype just before Thanksgiving. The acceleration even with the 2 motor version was exhilarating and the cornering in the twisties was much more sports car than economy car-like. I say this as a long time motorcycle rider.
This thing is BOMB. To me it looks like a futuristic luxury car you'd drive to the gala, but in a humble yet extremely sharp and cool way! "So you also have a camper van - yeap" EPIC. And they think everything through using the latest technology. You can tell these people love their job. It's a true masterpiece!
I was delighted to hear that Monroe and Associates are onboard its this project. That’s increased my confidence in this project hugely, here’s hoping to see them on the road soon👍
FWIW, Toyota does sell a much smaller solar option than what Chris Anthony mentioned, that actually does charge the PHEV system on the Prius Prime (PHV) in Japan and Europe. ...it's a 180 watt panel. So in optimal conditions, you're charging at 0.72 miles per hour (using EPA efficiency data), and almost certainly less than that in the real world (because EPA efficiency data is based on charging at full speed, not a greatly reduced speed, and that 180 watts is assuming optimal insolation). Aptera's efficiency and larger panel (especially with the full solar option) will certainly make it *much* more useful. There are also other companies working on serious attempts at solar cars - Lightyear and Sion come to mind. (And, Lightyear is also focusing on optimizing efficiency, although with a luxury sedan form factor, so not quite this extreme.)
For the regulators, it's a motorcycle, but for the investors and enthusiasts, it's a car. The stats are impressive, and for a fun outing it's fantastic. 🌞⚡
@@travismiller5548 A jargon number was used for aerodynamic factors. Easy to miss, I know, but it was mentioned. The range, power, etc. was all mentioned too. Just call their number for more details, or check the website.
This isn't the first transportation vid you've done..you're full circle content is Stellar !!. Homemade polymath boats, bicycle campers, go cars, sheep carts..humans are cool..sos this channel.
Probably the most impressive video I've seen this year. I've always wanted to see a logan's run solar powered car.... I think another decade and you'll reduce battery weight by 90% and increase solar efficiency by 300%. That'll get you closer to unlimited range that it really needs to be.
It's also 3-wheeled because it is then classified as a motorcycle and not a car, therefore not having to meet the same safety standards of say....a Prius or a Tesla
They are designing it to meet all car safety standards though and are planning to do crash testing to prove performance. It does help them to bring the vehicle to market more quickly and at a lower cost though. There's less bureaucracy with a 3-wheeler.
In an accident, it looks like it would fare better than a motorcycle, probably not as well as an SUV, but being light, fast, and agile, you might be able to avoid an accident better than with a Prius or Tesla.
@@nhinja "Accident avoidance" is the right way to think. The shell is much stronger than a welded steel vehicle and the shape will tend to allow the Aptera to rise above or below another auto in a collision.
This will be the ideal vehicle for my off grid lifestyle. I just hope I live long enough to see them for sale. Curious just how off-road it can be. The road to my wilderness home can become more trail than road some years depending on monsoon rains.
It seems to me that it should have a huge off grid appeal, Get to your cabin with little charge on your 40 kw battery, stay for 10 days and hopefully fully charged for a trip home.
I’m glad you save this concept, I’ve been watching this from the first prototypes, it’s a very exciting vehicle and now has some features that makes it more desirable hopefully things will get better and better
@@IlIllII I just pre-ordered. Do a quick search and you can find a discount coupon that lets you reserve for $70 down, refundable. Now I gotta start saving some green (how appropriate.) Too bad, so sad... no x-mas gifts this year. 😭
It is affordable, with prices starting at $25K and topping-out at just over $40K (the average new car price in the US is $40K) - or did you mean "available"? It should be available within the next two years.
Amazing to see that this company has survived. I remember a number of years ago when these were just a concept car. Hope they keep getting made and start getting sold more frequently.
This was actually much more informative than their company videos have been. I'd love to see a demo of how what auxiliary controls can be operated with the thumb wheels and what the interior looks like in the dark.
Love the car (investor and reservation holder) but that tent really makes me laugh. No way it can hold up to decent rain and snow would be comical; clearly California designed. A tarp over the back of the car from trees would do far more and for $600 just buy a tent (or 5) that could be used near the car or not.
@@lyokofans Of course not, no one is claiming that you can. Aptera’s batteries are sized from 25kw to 100kw, you charge them first. So with that efficiency, it gives a range of 250 to 1000 miles. Plus get up to 40+ miles of additional range from the sun.
@@lyokofans the solar "never charge" is definitely best case but still crazy efficient ev that can charge on house current and perform like a sports car. Kinda missed marketing angle.
THIS, is the future of electric vehicles, not ones that look like normal cars and need to be plugged into charge using power from a power station of some sort.. Can't wait until these land in the UK...
EV's have be criticized for being "too quiet" vis a vis a safety issue for pedestrians. So I've always hoped, especially on cool looking rides like this, that they have a sound generator to alert their coming down the road... The perfect sound effect IMHO would be from the Jetson's flying car!
@@whotoinfinity I read that the production version will have outside speakers to do just that. Lots of ideas in the Aptera forum around what that sound should be. I like your idea. 👍
@@whotoinfinity There's a federal requirement for all-electric vehicles to have a system that emits sounds when traveling at 30 MPH or less. Further, those sounds must meet specified requirements for tones and loudness.
@@whotoinfinity Unfortunately, no. It took me awhile to find the regulations. It was a tough slog to get through some really arcane legalese. If I had a PHD in acustica it might have helped. The sounds were described as a frequency range subdivided into discrete, individual bands in which 2 non-adjacent bands must be generated simultaneously. In addition, the system could not exceed specific maximum/minimum sound pressures (loudness) as measured from specific distances in front of the car! To top it off, two sets of specifications we're designated for two speed ranges: 30 mph to above 20 mph, and 20 mph to 1 mph. At least I think that's what I read but I could be wrong!!!
I'd totally get this for my next car. But I need to get my current car paid and settle my financial situation so I can save for it. I don't want to have to get a loan like usual.
Congratulations. You are the first comment I've ever made on you tube. Awesome work. I love your concept. Just a few hours ago, I saw a motor home with an under pod for a small car. What do you think of a solar/electric motor home with storage for an Aptera? Be really cool.
That's not fair to say! Where is the electric fighter jet? It doesn't bloody exist. So back off on the criticism unless/until you have an alternate form of propulsion.
@@AtomicSquirrelHunter electric jet engines are still relatively new technology, and require more power than current battery tech can feasibly supply in an airplane but we have plenty of functional prop driven electric planes which should be useful for many of the shorter flights especially once we scale them up a bit.
@@AtomicSquirrelHunter that's cos fighter jets SHOULDN'T exist. Certainly not in terms of the environment and the whole war aspect shouldn't exist either (and wouldn't if ppl would just be a little more considerate)
GREAT VIDEO! I have been following Aptera for some time now and have seen most of their videos. This one provides the best insight into the Aptera, it's people and it's mission that I have seen. Thank you. Good work.
As someone who already has their home on wheels, this could be extremely valuable as a day trip vehicle when the home is parked. I also see a lot of potential for other people in moveable homes, like the half-trailers behind Class C motorhomes- it would be FAR better than what they are usually towing.
I've been thinking the same thing. This vehicle would have a market just for people who want to use it to replace the cars they usually tow with RVs. The low weight and drag would be very attractive in that application.
11 months after this video was published Aptera announced they have 22,000 pre-orders, double what they had at filming (11,000). I’m hoping it was this video that sold 11,000 vehicles (~$330m in potential revenue).
It's amazing how they have created a perfectly optimized, efficient electric vehicle. I am impressed by just the math behind it. I don't even need solar panels on it. Would be great as an EV alone.
No gas required. Rarely need to use a charger port. Turns into a place to live and don't forget the it's safe against hail. Next year you'll discover it's also a home gym. This is so awesome it makes me cry.
Been in an Aptera when visiting before they moved into the big place in Carlsbad. Was surprised at the amount of room in Aptera's cabin! Met Chris in person as well. Chris is a BIG dude, so if he fits...
I remember when Chris came on a game server I played with him for a number of years and started talking about this tricycle, I was a little skeptical but thought the vehicle was very interesting. It looks like they have made a lot of internal fixes that will help make it work. I would buy one of these purely for marketing of a service-based company, think of how many people will look at this and say "what is that" and with your company logo on the side it would be great for starting conversations. I see why Chris is so busy now and I hope they get to general production, that seems to be a major problem to get right, Elon has talked a lot about how much time it took him to get their cars through production and he had lots of talent and money.
I'm slightly obsessed with Aptera's EV, and I must say, this is the best video I've seen of it. Most others seem very restricted in what they can show, but you clearly got a true behind-the-scenes look at the company.
Probably waiting on patents before explaining their IP
This shit don't safe for California highways. Good thing it's classified as a motorcycle
@@tuazonwarrior It is designed to automotive safety standards, and will be crash tested and the ratings published before shipping begins.
I hope those doors are electric
@@tuazonwarrior i believe it is stated as having the largest crush rating of any car on the road if i heard him correctly.
That aggressive handling demonstration really cemented my opinions on this, I've seen this car in a couple videos before but none ever went into detail on the many things this video did. I had the presumption that three wheels were inherently unstable at extremely highspeeds and especially while making turns but this proved that assumption completely wrong, this is a great and extremely fascinating piece of technology and engineering. I hope this company succeeds cuz if they do then the future is gonna look that much more cooler
@Adam Ridama Most of the improvement comes from having the single wheel in the back and most of the weight over/in the front 2 wheels.
The Robin was just a dumb idea from its inception.
@A R My cousins and I had Honda 50cc 3 wheel ATVs when we were 8-10 years old in the 70s. I still marvel that we survived childhood with only minor cosmetic permanent injuries!🤣
Butts in seats sell EV's. Hopefully the company will roll out LOTS of test drives for this awesome vehicle.
@@markbeiser Explain why you believe this? Or did you just watch the Top Gear Robin stunts where the vehicle was engineered to cause roll overs for entertainment purposes.
@@TheGreatOldOak A single wheel in the front (and not projected way forward like in tuktuks/autorickshaws) means the center of gravity is uncomfortably near the single front wheel. When braking and especially when braking to do a turn the center of gravity can act outside the triangle formed by the wheels and the car will flip.
In the Aptera the same thing happens instead when accelerating, so perhaps you need to avoid accelerating suddenly when coming out of a sharp corner.
I ordered mine last night. I also invested in shares of the company. This is the greatest thing ever. I'm looking forward to passing mine onto one of my kids when they get their license
I'm a reservation holder and investor in Aptera and this video has shown me more about the car than all the other videos that I've sought out. Thank you.
Edit: It was pointed out that this comment makes it sound like this video was the most information shown so far. What I should have said is that the video shows more footage of their initial prototype than I've seen before. Big difference.
This car can only be used in warm climate, I wouldn't invest in it personally. The arctic areas have no sun for the majority of the day during winter and the heating alone will exceed the charging capacity.
I want one! How about an inexpensive lightweight, well designed teardrop trailer with bathroom/shower & with additional solar panels including transparent window solar panels - (they've had them in Japan since the 1980's), that hook up to the car's batteries, or just power the teardrop while disconnected. That would be the ultimate affordable solar motorcycle pairing! I've seen a lightweight teardrop trailer pulled by a regular bicycle or pedal assisted electric bike, and several small campers females pulled by themselves to position in the ideal camping spot. That could be a home/RV solution for many people. With pedal assist it would still move if the power got low before a destination is reached. If the price is low enough, a lot of people would buy one, perhaps storage plus inhabited parking for owned vehicles also with rentals available would be very popular in cities that lack adequate parking for owned vehicles. How great that could be! Then, probably at least 25% of the population would HAVE to own one!
@@dingdong2103 The video fails to say that this is still a plug in EV. The solar only adds 40 miles of range per sunny day. I think Aptera is doing a good thing by adding solar but they really should be careful in not overhyping expectations of that feature. The car must be plugged in for full range.
@@dingdong2103 no doy
@@dingdong2103 Over 90% of humans live below the Arctic Circle. But yes. If you live in Alaska, you're probably going to need fossil fuels and/or wood/biomass fuels. I'll be slow to go full-on electric, myself. I think it's like investing: Diversify. I think it's like life: Moderation.
Most of us drive less than 40 miles per day. Most days, I drive 0 miles. When I was young and fit, I rode a bicycle everywhere, but I also always had a motor vehicle to give me more reach, as needed, and to handle big loads. I've always owned compact pickup trucks, except for a couple years in grad school, when I had an F-150 and a '74 SuperBeetle.
I don't see this electric vehicle getting CLOSE to most of the back-country spots I know. I'm older, now, so I don't get as far from the truck, but my entire adult life, I've had a pickup truck that I could throw a month's grub, camping gear, and a surprising number of tools and even spare parts. Kind of a city on wheels. This video is critical of the efficiency of internal combustion, but the amount of power delivered by those pistons through that drive train to 2 or 4 wheels, is WAY more. They're super-light, but I don't think they're even considering the good half ton of gear, plus the teardrop another commenter mentions in this same thread.
I've known about Aptera for quite a while, and have been looking forward to it. This video has me even more excited. Definitely the best video I have seen on Aptera.
I always love the tiny home videos, but putting this level of quality into videos about anything interesting is worth it. Please do some more cutting edge enviro-tech videos. This was great!
I totally agree. It fits right into my dream for the future. I love your work Kirsten 💕
Aptera is a scam....Will never happen
@@stevem5784 They've had some trouble back in the day but from the moment that Chris and Steve bought back the rights, they've been kicking ass.
I fully support them with a 1000 shares to back up my word 😁
One reason they will make it is that they now have access to new tech that makes it a really appealing offer.
Another REALLY BIG reason it will happen is the expertese of Sandy Munro of mass producing.
Yes great videos ; but not much follow through huh?
@@BlondieSuperdog what are you talking about?
This is the greatest Ev hands down. I’ve been loving this thing from day one. Everything they’re doing I’ve personally day dreamed about. This is the cutie and it’s here yet keeps evolving. Take note cause everyone will be doing all of this sooner than later
This is what I've been waiting for. Such a thoughtful engineering philosophy behind the fabrication of this vehicle. It's like all of his life experience and passion was poured into this company and it happens to be good for the environment. bravo
Agree been around for a long time Frank Costin! Flying on Four wheels
It is not fabricated. There are only some handbuilt showcars.
@@vic321344 plus beta validation vehicles and tooling and a factory with a full production plan.
@@n.brucenelson5920 beta validation and tooling are in Opposition. Never mind "factory with a full production plan" . It makes sense that they already were bancrupt once.
Plus taxes$29k
Whoa! I am completely blown away. This is the most brilliant presentation so far. Congratulations Aptera for the excitement you are bringing to the auto - EV world.
I just found my dream car... I. LOVE. THIS. CAR!
Absolutely AWESOME!
Not only does this channel demonstrate alternate homes, but now they're showing us alternative transport? Wonderfully done! This auto-cycle is so precisely engineered, any Prius or Volt owner will say " my next car!"
Yeah I've driven a Prius and own a Volt and I've preordered an Aptera and Cybertruck.
Lol! I literally just said this to my wife and son, then saw your comment. I'm a Volt owner.
If Aptera had more solidified plans for the Canadian market, I would be placing an order. Unfortunately I think it's still at least 3 years out for us.
Lol funny you should say that. I drive a Volt and you are correct! 😂
@@Thoughmuchistaken my two favorite sci-fi mobiles!
Gen 2 Volt owner checking in, the Aptera is definitely on my radar, and if its not vaporware, I will likely be ordering one.
This is a car I hope exists as a buyable, street-legal product soon. Thanks to the people who are keeping this design alive and pushing it closer to production.
They have the best in the business helping them get to scale production. It should be a reality within 12 months.
@@davefroman4700 That would be sick !
What is the projected price?
@@glennboyer7768 that's a crazy question. Don't ask wrong questions... Just love the prototypes and salivate... They'll set the price based on that
@@glennboyer7768 your going to be better off still driving 90 era Honda cars.that car is probably the cost of a few 100 Honda's
The first EV I would actually buy - purely based on it's practicallity.
I like how both Kirsten and her partner took a test ride -seeing them comment on the same things was cool.
....except HE commented on the solar dash and she did not.
You realize you are not in the "Box" anymore? You have exposed the world to intelligent management of space and motion...Makes sense in everything not just Tiny Houses...
In engineering its what is known as Lean Design.
Nobody addressed safety. I want to see this crash tested
@@tuazonwarrior classified as a motorcycle. It shouldn't go through the crash test as a car.
@@CBrisenoPhotography yeah I'm sure that's how you get away with such lightweight design
@@CBrisenoPhotography they are scdh to test out 10 cars for crash test later this year according to their interview on Leno garage
I love these cars. I don’t understand why this isn’t the most common car in California. I decided a long time ago that I would not buy a new car again until I can buy one like this 🌊🏄♂️🌱☀️
I’ve been watching the development of this car over the last 6 months or so, but this is the most info of any of the videos I’ve viewed. I’m eager to see the car finally on the market.
10 years!!! ……I gave up
700W of solar cells will not power the car if you use it every day. I my experience if they say 300w sol palel it performs closer to 70-80% of promised, and that is is direct suligth. But for the sake of the argument let's say they reach 700W of charging. And to be generous it charges for 12 hours a day. It will be 8,4kw/h if there is no loss. If the car is teally efficient and use 50% of the energy of a Tesla model 3 it uses 80w/km, an that translates to the car beein able to drive 100km/day. I have now give the car so many free passes in the calculation that in reality it probably is half or less. Is the car in constant optimal charging conditions? NO of course not. Will you always just ust 80w/km, no not at all. What about when it rains, it would charge a fraction. In reality, get rid of the solar panels, place them on your house an charge from your housr
@@boethomas
Not a car. 3 wheels = motorcycle.
Go ahead, spend your sour grapes on these brilliant engineers that have been improving this tech over the years I’ve been aware of them. In a large part of the USA SW sun is the rule, rare overcast, years on end of drought followed by more drought. This tech is helpful, easy on the environment, able to do many tasks & journey. Please add sugar to your grapes - your view has been limited. Best. 🙂💚🌱
@@boethomas you seem to have missed the fact that no all the energy comes from the batteries but from the sun to while you are driving
@@robertascott2305 So if you have nothing to come with to prove me wrong you should go to Twitter and scream instead. I know what I talk about while you belive in something. But you do not care, do you. I will just end with Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, to cite your messiah!
I remember the original Aptera....before it was brought back from the dead. It was somewhat compelling back then. But the pure electric, solar, and other refinements of the latest effort feels like it was ahead of it's time and just needed technologies to improve and advance. Now it is something I'd like to own.
Thank goodness for people like this. Our world needs more and more people working towards efficiency. I live in Minot, ND and am wondering if a vehicle like this could work well here, given our long and cold winters.
I'm in Nebraska, so we fair a bit better with sunlight, but... the Midwest is the Midwest and I'm wondering if this thing will even get enough solar charge in the winter to drive across town and back every day (about 8 miles a day total), let alone taking it on roadtrips anytime between Thanksgiving and Easter. Welp, I'm hopeful enough that I just preordered one. 😛
Also those super low front wheel pants are a bit concerning. Guess I'll be prepared to replace those every once in awhile... such low clearance, and also so likely to scrape curbs when trying park on a street (with the wheelbase being pretty wide, I'd feel pressure to park as close to the curb as possible, often rubbing the tire into the curb in a normal car).
Yep, I'm going into this with eyes open, but the dream of solar powered transportation is so tantalizingly close, I can't help but want to support these guys.
@@mrhobs How much does it cost?
@@loltime8346 The car? It starts at 25,900 but offers many options and upgrades (longer range batteries for example) so you could go well over 50k. The options I selected came up to 36,100.
@@mrhobs Thank you for the reply!
@@loltime8346 😊
Thank you for consistently providing high quality interesting and unique content Kirsten.
Keep up the great work!
AMEN ! 🙏
😊🌎✨
Wait I can't believe the aptera is on this channel. Crazy.
Dream car! 😍 Really appreciate the engineering going into the aerodynamics and composites of this car.
This is actually the most incredible vehicle of its kind that I've ever seen. I'd buy this before I bought a house
They are already taking preorders. It should be getting to scale production late next year.
Sondors has beaten this and has a car ready to go. Same danger unluckily. Solar cells surrounding a human is not healthy.
Solar cells on homes are not healthy.
@@dcohn99 can you expound on that?
@@dcohn99 Excuse me sir but go back to school and stop getting your advice from Alex Jones...
@@dcohn99 What if you wrap the cabin in tinfoil?
Ive been watching videos about aptera since like 2009, and its 1 of the companies that I wish the most success to, even more than tesla, I love their design and hope 1 day I can own 1 of those space ships
The key differentiator Aptera is that is starts with efficiency and then took on to solar. Two things, first just think what this translates to as the PV efficiency goes up. Other bit, if Aptera, and similar cars, provide option to direclty plug in a solar panel or a turbine, the car is the generator, what sort of adoption we are looking at. Just throw few solar modules on the lawn and free ride for ever, and less grass to mow!
This is one of the most promising "Solar Vehicles" I've seen to date.
Absolutely stunning drone shots, just outstanding.
I have a 250 Honda motor scooter that I am thinking about replacing. 70 miles per gallon. My wife only occasionally likes to write on it with me, either too cold or too hot or rain! As a motorcycle replacement, being protected from the weather with an electric motor makes so much sense! I just hope they can ramp up production so we don't have to wait forever!
Love this car. Just the fact that you can charge it effectively off a normal 120v outlet makes this a cross-country option, especially at hotels.
Hotels offering charging is getting more and more common all the time. And a lot of them are installing solar the cover the costs of offering it as a free service.
@@davefroman4700 solar costs money for the equipment. Electrical generation costs money. This vehicle cost money, the electrical system costs money.
It is an alternative too gasoline.
@@michaelbrownlee9497 Name one other organism on this planet that exchanges meaningless digital tokens for access to the resources it needs to survive? Money was invented to solve the issue of scarcity. Technology is quickly overcoming that influence in our societies.
@@davefroman4700 yeah for sure, but i think the draw to solar vehicles is gas tax avoidence. So what are all those people that rely on that income gonna do? What do they do with that income anyways?
@@michaelbrownlee9497 This idea that money is necessary for motivation? Is not valid in science. The true motivations are autonomy, mastery of skills, and a greater purpose to our actions. Science is not driven by money. And innovation is a result of scientific advancement. Everything owes its existence to already known science and technologies.
Thanks for the great interview. Pretty much the best one so far showing off Aptera.
I've been following Aptera's story from the beginning (when it was still an ICE vehicle) and what they were doing then was exciting. What they are doing now is beyond that; it's truly groundbreaking.
This is one of the better videos where Chris Anthony does a very good job in explaining many of the features and benefits of this vehicle versus what every other auto company has attempted by never completed. Marketing on this channel is a good example of how Aptera employees think out of the box.
Facts!
I'm a total solar geek and, unfortunately, Mr. Anthony made more than a couple errors about the solar. I'm sorry but, by now, he should know better!
@@alainchuzel8341 I am not a solar geek but have been working with solar panels and their controls for over ten years as an electrical power engineer in Microgrids. I missed his errors. What mistakes did he make?
@@alainchuzel8341 if you’re going to make a claim, you’d better be specific so others can actually have a forum. No one cares to “just” point out your credibility.
@@aloevera7422 You are correct. My apologies. I'll be specific. I'll re-watch the vid and detail.
There are so many elements to this that are just pure problem solving thinking where efficiency and weight are at the forefront. All manufacturers are going to have to really start adopting this kind of thinking going forward. Wish them all success. And great video!
been looking forward to aptera for quite a while now. hopefully their dedication to innovation moves the whole industry forward.
Most informative video on the Aptera we have seen so far,
So good. Aptera has phenomenal solutions to EV buyers who can't charge effectively
I was researching 4x4 vs awd v rwd vs fwd yesterday an trying to get the answer to : "does a motor for each wheel actually work better". So thanks for this answer.
"This whole vehicle is as efficient as the side-view mirrors on an F150 pickup truck" I LOLd. I live in SD. I hope I get to test drive one someday
I hope to race you on the 101 before you look on your screen and see that green circle get real small real quick. What will I ever do with my sunshade?
It is a bit less impressive when you realize that F150 side view mirrors are large flat plates that stick out pretty far from the vehicle, and couldn't be made much less aerodynamically tuned without activly trying.
What a wonderful concept. Would love to have one of these.
I really hope you Guys coming thru with this, we need this and I want this! Best Case even in Europe/Germany =D
Go Aptera!
you get alot of sun in germany ?
@@العقيدمعمرالقذافي-ح4ف No We dont, but hopefully enough for a Daily drive to work and back
I love that big smile Nicolas had after getting to feel how fast it could go. This is brilliant and a tent/shelter option should come with all vehicles! Thank you for another brilliant and inspiring video!
I literally shouted "woah" when I saw the thumbnail. Wasn't expecting you to cover this! I love this company so that's exciting. I'd love to have this car or the 4 seater version of it in the near future.
How about a 3 seater. One in the back
Agreed. I have tools to haul around for work. I need more space.
@@guitarplayed1 If you look closely at the video there was a dude laying down in the back in several of the clips. Maybe not quite legal, but I did the same, plus my passenger's lap, when I wanted to transport 2 or 3 friends in my old 2001 Honda Insight ;->.
I want one!! I don't care how much it costs.. been waiting for this..
Nice now that's pure engineering....sweet love the purity of the goal at a real workable level. The drive in the hub with real world solar collection makes me smile.
This was super exciting! I have been looking forward to car alternatives for quite a while. Today, 99% of my travels is 25- up to 40km. And honestly, a bike or e-bike does the job great during the warmer months of the year here in the south of Sweden. What makes it hard is the winter. Rain, strong winds etc. Something like a light weight 2-seat car that runs on rural roads at a maximum of 80km/h would fit almost every need I have of a car. Yet there's nothing in-between e-bikes, motorcycles and cars... and cars is the only vehicle that allow comfort during bad weather conditions. I wish we had more vehicle classes.
Have you looked at electric assist velomobiles?
Kinda seems to me like the Aptera is getting to that same idea, but they start with a car. Velomobiles start with a bicycle. The ened result is something very aerodynamic and lightweight, which means very energy efficient.
lot's of chinese electric enclosed mini cars are on the market , they get about 100 miles per charge and would get to speeds of about 25 MPH on a flat surface (tough for them to climb big hills). I'm guessing you'd be under $12K USD in Sweden for some of them.
@@adamt195 you and I agree, but he is wanting highway speeds as well. I'm sure you would agree that while quite doable, consisteny driving 50-75mph in a velomobile is not safe.
It is a very well thought out, well designed and engineered vehicle. I love the ultra efficiency approach. I really hope this company does well.
Sono Sion is also a solar powered electric car. While it does not get the range this one does, it as least makes it practical to drive around a small city. I love watching the technology meet our dreams. Thanks for sharing.
Kewl! How many miles can it get from the sun each day?
@@fanfare100 up to 30 km as far as I know!
I just love the aesthetics of chasing efficiency, looks awesome.
Outstanding Review and Video Kirsten. Thank you for producing this.
I've been quite interested in Apteras since seeing them on TV around 2007. I'm glad the company reformed and with Tesla's popularity, the idea of EVs has much broader acceptance than 1.5 decades ago.
There are other Solar Cars: Lightyear One (Netherlands) as well as the Soin from Sono Motors (Munich).. But They are ALL Awesome vehicles !! Great Video Kirsten ! nice to see you Expand your channel !
I was going to say the same thing, good to see several companies thinking outside the box.
@@robertdavenport7802 there is even chinese...i think they're called Henergy & Stella Vita Solar which i find to be the most impressive in my opinion
This is the most amazing vehicle I think I've ever seen. I love trikes anyway, single rear trikes that is,the other way round is lethal. They handle at least as well as a car. Those solar panels are just incredible. But most surprising of all is the performance . Especially the mileage and acceleration ,plus it is utterly beautiful.
A Morgan for the 21rst century!
I had a ride in the Luna prototype just before Thanksgiving. The acceleration even with the 2 motor version was exhilarating and the cornering in the twisties was much more sports car than economy car-like. I say this as a long time motorcycle rider.
This thing is BOMB. To me it looks like a futuristic luxury car you'd drive to the gala, but in a humble yet extremely sharp and cool way! "So you also have a camper van - yeap" EPIC. And they think everything through using the latest technology. You can tell these people love their job. It's a true masterpiece!
to me it looks like my mouse got supersized and grew wheels :D
Awesome video, this is the deepest dive I've seen into Aptera in a decade. I truly hope this vehicle finds a spot in the marketplace.
I was delighted to hear that Monroe and Associates are onboard its this project. That’s increased my confidence in this project hugely, here’s hoping to see them on the road soon👍
In next 2-3 years I will be buying my next car and if this car is available in Asian markets then for sure this will be my choice of vehicle.
They said that they will ship anywhere.
FWIW, Toyota does sell a much smaller solar option than what Chris Anthony mentioned, that actually does charge the PHEV system on the Prius Prime (PHV) in Japan and Europe. ...it's a 180 watt panel. So in optimal conditions, you're charging at 0.72 miles per hour (using EPA efficiency data), and almost certainly less than that in the real world (because EPA efficiency data is based on charging at full speed, not a greatly reduced speed, and that 180 watts is assuming optimal insolation).
Aptera's efficiency and larger panel (especially with the full solar option) will certainly make it *much* more useful.
There are also other companies working on serious attempts at solar cars - Lightyear and Sion come to mind. (And, Lightyear is also focusing on optimizing efficiency, although with a luxury sedan form factor, so not quite this extreme.)
This video is soooo much better than the Jay Leno one that just came out. Thanks from another reservation holder and investor.
For the regulators, it's a motorcycle, but for the investors and enthusiasts, it's a car. The stats are impressive, and for a fun outing it's fantastic. 🌞⚡
In most states and provinces - and a few countries - it's an autocycle.
I heard a bunch of empty marketing type speech, no real stats
@@travismiller5548 A jargon number was used for aerodynamic factors. Easy to miss, I know, but it was mentioned. The range, power, etc. was all mentioned too. Just call their number for more details, or check the website.
@@travismiller5548 coefficient of drag, battery size, range, acceleration the company lists a lot of stats and most of them are fairly impressive.
@@garethbaus5471 But it is still a three wheeled motorcycle with a cabin. And a death trap in case of an accident.
This isn't the first transportation vid you've done..you're full circle content is Stellar !!. Homemade polymath boats, bicycle campers, go cars, sheep carts..humans are cool..sos this channel.
When I was a boy I am 62 now I dreamed that cars would look this way by this point of my life glad to see they made it real
Really looking forward to this being on the market!
It is! You can reserve one on their website 😀
Been following this team a long time! Excited to see them taking off! thank you for giving this new idea light!!!! brilliant!!!
Probably the most impressive video I've seen this year. I've always wanted to see a logan's run solar powered car.... I think another decade and you'll reduce battery weight by 90% and increase solar efficiency by 300%. That'll get you closer to unlimited range that it really needs to be.
It's also 3-wheeled because it is then classified as a motorcycle and not a car, therefore not having to meet the same safety standards of say....a Prius or a Tesla
They are designing it to meet all car safety standards though and are planning to do crash testing to prove performance.
It does help them to bring the vehicle to market more quickly and at a lower cost though. There's less bureaucracy with a 3-wheeler.
In many places (states, provinces and countries) an enclosed 3-wheeled vehicle is classified as an "autocycle".
In an accident, it looks like it would fare better than a motorcycle, probably not as well as an SUV, but being light, fast, and agile, you might be able to avoid an accident better than with a Prius or Tesla.
@@nhinja "Accident avoidance" is the right way to think. The shell is much stronger than a welded steel vehicle and the shape will tend to allow the Aptera to rise above or below another auto in a collision.
@@jonsek Yup! Just like an F1 monocoque body.
This will be the ideal vehicle for my off grid lifestyle. I just hope I live long enough to see them for sale. Curious just how off-road it can be. The road to my wilderness home can become more trail than road some years depending on monsoon rains.
Aptera will produce an off road option with more ground clearance. Keep an eye on it. Information is on the Aptera website and forum.
It seems to me that it should have a huge off grid appeal, Get to your cabin with little charge on your 40 kw battery, stay for 10 days and hopefully fully charged for a trip home.
@@jayhuiting5748 Exactly. As soon as they get the high-clearance option available I intend to reserve one for purchase.
I’m glad you save this concept, I’ve been watching this from the first prototypes, it’s a very exciting vehicle and now has some features that makes it more desirable hopefully things will get better and better
Can´t wait till it´s affordable. I live in FL. Just makes sense.
It has a tent too? Somebody hold me back!!! These people took my dreams and made them look cool.
I'm pretty sure the base price is $25,000
@@IlIllII I just pre-ordered. Do a quick search and you can find a discount coupon that lets you reserve for $70 down, refundable. Now I gotta start saving some green (how appropriate.) Too bad, so sad... no x-mas gifts this year. 😭
@@lasuperchica59 I've given Aptera reservations as gifts...
It is affordable, with prices starting at $25K and topping-out at just over $40K (the average new car price in the US is $40K) - or did you mean "available"? It should be available within the next two years.
Amazing to see that this company has survived. I remember a number of years ago when these were just a concept car. Hope they keep getting made and start getting sold more frequently.
To be fair, this company was formed in 2019, to fulfil the vision of the original.
Sadly, they didn't survive. They died and were miraculously resurrected several years later.
@@someguy255 won't be necessary if Jesus retuns first.
When he pulled the tent out this car went from a want to a need. Ingenious engineering in all aspects.
This was actually much more informative than their company videos have been. I'd love to see a demo of how what auxiliary controls can be operated with the thumb wheels and what the interior looks like in the dark.
This is as close were going to get to the Jetson's, hope it comes to market soon, it will give the standard EV market a run of the money.
Thank you for sharing this deep dive into the technology in Aptera's uniquely efficient vehicle.
Love this shit. Makes sense. Especially in places where there is plenty of sunshine annually.
Love the car (investor and reservation holder) but that tent really makes me laugh. No way it can hold up to decent rain and snow would be comical; clearly California designed. A tarp over the back of the car from trees would do far more and for $600 just buy a tent (or 5) that could be used near the car or not.
The solar panels will do less for you in cloudy climes, but the amazing efficiency, 10 miles per KWH, will be an advantage everywhere.
The problem is based on the numbers given the panels charge it at 7MPH. You won't get very far on panels alone.
@@lyokofans Of course not, no one is claiming that you can. Aptera’s batteries are sized from 25kw to 100kw, you charge them first. So with that efficiency, it gives a range of 250 to 1000 miles. Plus get up to 40+ miles of additional range from the sun.
@@lyokofans the solar "never charge" is definitely best case but still crazy efficient ev that can charge on house current and perform like a sports car. Kinda missed marketing angle.
Love that car and approach. Looking forward to get into one in Canada
THIS, is the future of electric vehicles, not ones that look like normal cars and need to be plugged into charge using power from a power station of some sort..
Can't wait until these land in the UK...
This is the future of investment scams..
Aptera has never made anything in 18 years in business except false promises
fun interview & nice to see more hands on with the car & even some of the parts like the hinges & solar panels.
The Jetsons were onto something.
EV's have be criticized for being "too quiet" vis a vis a safety issue for pedestrians. So I've always hoped, especially on cool looking rides like this, that they have a sound generator to alert their coming down the road... The perfect sound effect IMHO would be from the Jetson's flying car!
@@whotoinfinity I read that the production version will have outside speakers to do just that. Lots of ideas in the Aptera forum around what that sound should be. I like your idea. 👍
@@whotoinfinity There's a federal requirement for all-electric vehicles to have a system that emits sounds when traveling at 30 MPH or less. Further, those sounds must meet specified requirements for tones and loudness.
@@paulevans4969 So... No Jetson sound effects?
@@whotoinfinity Unfortunately, no. It took me awhile to find the regulations. It was a tough slog to get through some really arcane legalese. If I had a PHD in acustica it might have helped. The sounds were described as a frequency range subdivided into discrete, individual bands in which 2 non-adjacent bands must be generated simultaneously. In addition, the system could not exceed specific maximum/minimum sound pressures (loudness) as measured from specific distances in front of the car! To top it off, two sets of specifications we're designated for two speed ranges: 30 mph to above 20 mph, and 20 mph to 1 mph. At least I think that's what I read but I could be wrong!!!
I'd totally get this for my next car. But I need to get my current car paid and settle my financial situation so I can save for it. I don't want to have to get a loan like usual.
Alucinante. Me encantaría tener un coche así
Congratulations. You are the first comment I've ever made on you tube. Awesome work. I love your concept. Just a few hours ago, I saw a motor home with an under pod for a small car. What do you think of a solar/electric motor home with storage for an Aptera? Be really cool.
I went ahead & got some shares in Aptera in the most recent round of fund raising: I'm really impressed with these folks' vision.
“If you want to hear the sound of inefficiency? Look it up. Anything that is loud and hot, it’s inefficient.” In a more simple word, wasteful!
and F'ing annoying
That's not fair to say!
Where is the electric fighter jet?
It doesn't bloody exist. So back off on the criticism unless/until you have an alternate form of propulsion.
@@AtomicSquirrelHunter It’s a quote and a synonym. And that’s all you are going to get!
@@AtomicSquirrelHunter electric jet engines are still relatively new technology, and require more power than current battery tech can feasibly supply in an airplane but we have plenty of functional prop driven electric planes which should be useful for many of the shorter flights especially once we scale them up a bit.
@@AtomicSquirrelHunter that's cos fighter jets SHOULDN'T exist. Certainly not in terms of the environment and the whole war aspect shouldn't exist either (and wouldn't if ppl would just be a little more considerate)
I love how a 6second car is the standard for electric vehicles and a 6second car is the standard in Fast and the Furious.
GREAT VIDEO! I have been following Aptera for some time now and have seen most of their videos. This one provides the best insight into the Aptera, it's people and it's mission that I have seen. Thank you. Good work.
As someone who already has their home on wheels, this could be extremely valuable as a day trip vehicle when the home is parked.
I also see a lot of potential for other people in moveable homes, like the half-trailers behind Class C motorhomes- it would be FAR better than what they are usually towing.
I've been thinking the same thing. This vehicle would have a market just for people who want to use it to replace the cars they usually tow with RVs. The low weight and drag would be very attractive in that application.
Fantastic stuff! Thanks for sharing this with us :D
11 months after this video was published Aptera announced they have 22,000 pre-orders, double what they had at filming (11,000).
I’m hoping it was this video that sold 11,000 vehicles (~$330m in potential revenue).
Now in June the number is over 25,000. Orders are coming in fast!
It's amazing how they have created a perfectly optimized, efficient electric vehicle. I am impressed by just the math behind it.
I don't even need solar panels on it. Would be great as an EV alone.
No gas required. Rarely need to use a charger port. Turns into a place to live and don't forget the it's safe against hail.
Next year you'll discover it's also a home gym.
This is so awesome it makes me cry.
I check my reservation every day. I can’t wait!
This is so sick!!!! Wish I had it!
Wow, these folks amaze me that they came up with this. I hope rich folks invest in this innovations and make it happen. Love to get away from oil
From what I gather a lot of non-rich folks are investing in Aptera.
Been in an Aptera when visiting before they moved into the big place in Carlsbad. Was surprised at the amount of room in Aptera's cabin! Met Chris in person as well. Chris is a BIG dude, so if he fits...
18:13 "This whole vehicle is about as efficient as the side-view mirrors on an F-150 pickup truck" whoa
Very very good documentary, thanks heartily
Thank you for such a lovely video. As always, you let the subjects (including the car!) do the talking. Loved the soundscape!
It's beautiful. Yeah team..
I remember when Chris came on a game server I played with him for a number of years and started talking about this tricycle, I was a little skeptical but thought the vehicle was very interesting. It looks like they have made a lot of internal fixes that will help make it work. I would buy one of these purely for marketing of a service-based company, think of how many people will look at this and say "what is that" and with your company logo on the side it would be great for starting conversations. I see why Chris is so busy now and I hope they get to general production, that seems to be a major problem to get right, Elon has talked a lot about how much time it took him to get their cars through production and he had lots of talent and money.
I can’t wait for my Aptera to arrive.
The Hub drives are the most valuable item that should be licenced out for upgrading older cars on the open market.
Aptera doesn't own the IP for the hub drives