I love the dark and light grays even in the companies decorations, wall and other people's clothing, most of all the lunar. I love that the vehicle is such a open book from head to toe.
Excuse me, but to make something different from the previous time Aptera should have had that previous product which presumably was 40% heavier . Which is not the case. So for me it's just a promotional lie.
@@edvardaspuotkalis4703 Here's the history. Aptera solar 3.0 is supposedly 40% lighter than, presumably, 2.0. 2.0 was supposedly modestly heavier than 1.0. 1.0 was supposedly about 1/2 the weight of "standard" solar panels. Regardless, Aptera solar 3.0 is impressive.
@@stephensullivan1011The cybertruck was pushed back 4 years and my brother delivers in 2026... so 6 years. Plus it's going to be a piece of garbage like his other Teslas that breaks down at least once a year and takes 6 months to get fixed.
I've been driving my 2015 i3 on solar since the day I got it. It's important to talk about the real world efficiency of the car in general for that mean very much. So far, nobody has been able to roof mount anything that even remotely approaches the average energy needs for the majority of drivers. I'm not suggesting it's bad. It's just not as much of a game changer as many seem to believe. Aptera is pushing the envelope, but there is a LONG way to go if we are talking about meeting 100% the needs of the average driver. But that opens the other can of worms where excess production capacity ends up wasted - unlike on a grid-tied permanent array.
@@ksnax Part of the benefit of Aptera is that its very design greatly reduces the energy needs of the average driver so that its performance can meet those needs in much of the country. 100%? no. But 2.5 times less energy for the same performance of a Tesla Model 3, for instance. Once the tech is standardized Aptera will be able to feed back excess power into the grid, and provide battery backup during outages. Rather than "a can of worms" it adds even greater value.
@@ksnax okay so yours' practically solar on carbon fiber. that's cool, and I think it's okay that your build or aptera don't meet 100% of average driver's need. I believe regular BEV hasn't reached there yet either.
@@ksnaxone big issue is that millions of people rent apartments and or rent or own condominiums where they can't install solar or plug-in charge. With the full solar package on the Aptera if the vehicle is parked in the sun it is charging. While, at home, while shopping, at works etc.. on the road the solar is offsetting the drain on the battery as you drive. At home if you are using a grid inter-tie (net metering) setup their are some losses associated with using that power and if you have a surplus the ekectric company's typically pay you a fraction per kWh for it compared to what they charge you per kWh. In some usage cases, Aptera's solar will make it unnecessary for some owners to have plug-in charge for their typically daily driving needs.
OMG WOW! I had the stupidest grin on my face when the shot came up with Steve and the CPC guy sitting in the BINC. The Aptera founders and team are absolute legends! It's insane to imagine the dedication, skill, and bravery it took Steve to start building the original prototype in his garage. What freaking crazy idea to even attempt. And Chris's ability to see the genius and willingness to dive into the project and contribute his expertise. And now the full team, all equally doing incredible feats of engineering that are finally coming together. I think you guys totally got it this time around! Like holley crap, does the Aptera team realize just how inspiring they are to the next generation of engineers? Your like the SpaceX for the us young engineers who care about planetary boundaries.
@@bluetoad2668 bruh.. you think a college kid can afford to invest money into anything?💀 I'm just trying to pass my next exam, make it to my next cup-n-noodle, and save enough pennies so I can spend my summer backpacking. Chill homie. There ain't no conspiracy here.
Every time I see another video about Aptera the farther I fall in love with this car. Aptera really embodies the statement "Do it right, or don't do it at all".
Really impressed to see the partnership between Aptera and CPC. Aptera would be more of a challenge to bring to life without CPC and CPC is being challenged to develop new techniques because of Aptera. Win-win. I am interested to see if, or how, the bonded components will be supported by Aptera's right to repair model.
After the tooling amortizes, I wouldn't think a mostly-recycled carbon fiber part would be all that expensive. And it's not like the body style is likely to change significantly (or at all).
One the one hand composite repair is easy, but on the other hand it can be hard to get a good looking result. But on the gripping hand, anything not covered in solar is going to be wrapped, which should be able to hide flaws.
This update is awesome and important for TWO reasons: Not only are you progressing visibly towards the production prototype and actual units at a reasonable pace, but you’re also making significant improvements along the way, using the time well, and delivering well beyond earlier expectations. I’m so excited for your vision to be coming together smoothly! And you two leaders - watch your health, Aptera needs you to make it to the finish line, I worry that you’re looking thinner in each subsequent video!
Glass top solar cells and panels have been made for the better part of half a century at least. Even thin/flexible glass. By far the majority of land and space based solar panels are glass topped. Welcome to the 20th century.......
Can you imagine how fast and cheaply these. can be made, this is a revolution in car manufacturing . The guy said they are expecting huge volume manufacturing , they can stamp out a car body every 12 minutes . Just think if they get two more large presses the could stamp out tubs every 4 minutes .
Fascinating! Aptera & CPC are the leading edge of automotive manufacturing. This EV is so well thought out, tested and because they are so transparent, we all get to ride along in history being made. Glad I pro-ordered one.
Something to remember is that not all rust is bad. Different steels alongside aluminum actually benefit from rusting. Steel is actually the lowest emission building material in terms of life cycle emissions. This includes repair, surface treatment, recycling, & initial foundry procedures/ mining.
Not true. Lfp batteries use rust and I'm houseful we will see Aptera pivot for the shorter range models (potentially up to 600) after production starts.
Incredible news Aptera!! Chris and Steve, I can't say enough about what you are doing and how you are doing it.... it is so out-of-the-box, positive, refreshing, transparent and innovative! You two, Jason Hill, and the whole Aptera team must be bursting at the seams with the achievement of this milestone! Thank you so much for not only letting us follow your progress, but participate with requests and input!! We are sooooo excited with you and for you! Big thanks also to everyone at C.P.C. for so much hard work put in to get this far!! That tub looks fantastic!
@@ApteraMotors I have done just enough product development (solar actually) to have an inkling of the pressure and difficulties you are under. Be encouraged and please keep up your hard work! Thank you for building a product to be proud of, and not just settling for acceptable results!!
I am beyond enthused for the Aptera team. For all our celebration it won't hurt at all to talk with friends who invest in great things especially if we know them personally and can communicate our excitement and Aptera's achievements and goals. Best thoughts to Steve, Chris, the team here and overseas!
I invested in Aptera partly to show my teenagers how you can support things you believe in & hope for, not just to make a buck. It’s one way to vote for and help create the vision of the future you want to see, right? And Aptera is that in so many ways, including what looks like honest, open development.
@@DHyre What will you tell them if they fail? I've learned more from failures in my life than successes, and sometimes you risk knowing that you may likely lose, but the reward is worth the price of failure. This investment has huge risks associated with it, there are more ways to lose your money, at this point, than there are ways to make it back. Just sayin' keep clear-eyed and honest about the possibilities.
@@RonsTruth I agree, and that’s what I told them - it’s a risk, but to me a risk worth taking to bring about their vision. As you say, the reward is worth the risk. If they succeed, far more than just me alone gain, with a new paradigm in personal transportation with no environmental impact. But if they fail, I lose more than just money - we all lose something that helps a world bigger than just our own driveway.
Realizing that the Aptera is 2.23m wide. Comparing to my IONIQ 5 at 1.89m wide, the Aptera is 34cm (13.34 inches) wider. My Ioniq barely fits into most parking spaces here in the UK. I hope by the time you’re ready to export a version to Europe, that it’s going to be narrower, because I really want to own one!
This is an enormous milestone!!!!Congratulations to the entire Aptera and CPC team!!! Eagerly waiting for all of us to get ours so we can show the future is now upon us! Go Aptera!
IM sitting here at work with this huge grin on my face and no one knows why........... GREAT NEWS and so exciting !! Comes at a great time for all of us who need some great news ! You look GREAT Chris, looks like besides the Gamma losing some weight, you did as well !! Way to go HottieMcHotterson !! LOL Keep up the good news on all fronts !
Can't wait for my little sports trike to hit the road. Alot of the engineers that I work with want to see how the body is made to learn something new. Im so excited and can't wait to take people for a spin once I get it. Everyone at Aptera is doing a great job at keeping us up-to-date on everything. Thanks for everything and keep up the hard work.
Amazing stuff ( CPC SMC ) with this mega size forged tub! ! Up cycling of forge flashing ( Leftovers😉) , up to five times, too is nice to realize. All my homes’ solar panels are protected in glass… why not my first sEV . Protecting that solar generation ! GO, never look back Aptera! I hope to tune in on the 13th! Congrats to ALL, excited and making this happen🎉
75watts over 26 cells on the hood = 2.88W/cell. Pair that with 20 cells dash (57W), 50 cells roof (144W), 89 cargo (256W) overall production is 532W for a wintertime solar gain...not too shabby in context...they might actually be on track to meet their targeted 700W solar before the optimization of the charge controller is reported complete. Nice
Off-angle light however will never match the theoretic maximum. Even my 5kW roof system can only produce 70% of it's rated power with perfect conditions in summer. A car, rarely parked at an optimal angle will without question struggle to approach that. I'd wager 50% of rated capacity on a good day, but usually far less for most.
I believe it's 30 solar cells on the hood which would make it 2.5 watts per solar cell and I believe "full solar" on Delta/Production Intent is 189 solar cells total.
It is great to see the progress that Aptera is making! I hope that we will see the completed PI builds undergoing a variety of 3rd party testing in the coming months. Everything is coming together for me (and other long time Aptera supporters) to get our own Aptera EVs later next year. 🚗🌞
Stupefying precision of carbon fiber bodies! The future for all vehicles. Cybertruck starts sales same day this video was uploaded. That’s the only vehicle for which carbon fiber may not be the better choice. Congratulations to CPC in northern Italy and to the Aptera team!
What’s the real problem might be threats from energy companies, oil companies, bullies… in 2008 Japan had water-powered cars, immediately after the Japan 3/11 earthquake tsunami, the Japanese government abruptly discontinued the free-energy program and water-powered cars, then wiped the whole technology clean from history. With so much billions going into the faked space missions by NASA, backed by the fake Space-X propaganda system, why can’t we have a few billion dollars go to solar-electric car subsidies? Oil companies are United, unlike the people
Whenever I talk about Aptera people either have 1 of 2 reactions: they either are super interested in solar travel, or at the very mention of "solar car" they make fun out of me and don't believe in the company. BUT I BELIEVE IN YOU!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!! KEEP MAKING SOLAR TRAVEL POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell yeah ! Wonderful to watch these incremental updates on the development of a whole new era of BEV’s ! I have my pre-order in and can’t wait till mid late 2024!
Great update! Seeing how it's going with production in Italy, I gotta admit, really excited me. Such great information as well. Thanks Everybody at Aptera!
Smart business move by Aptera to deliver their very own update on the same day as the Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event by Elon Musk. I'm pretty sure this wasn't by pure coincidence. Aptera will prove to be the sleeper investment and vehicle as so many ppl are too busy anticipating the Cybertruck. Aptera will garner much more attention, interest, and sales orders when it finally hits the streets all across America next year!
They make the hardest tool with product this unit every 12 minutes, if they work 8 hours a day they will make 14,400 units every year Aptera can scale in the production from day one
Calculating with a 5-day week and optimistically 2 weeks downtime due to christmas, easter and technical reasons I end up with 10k units per year, which is still excellent of course.
Well, they also need enough of those battery cells and custom in-wheel motors and controllers and all the other parts. Lots of suppliers need to ramp up to get those 10,000 Aptera per shift per factory out the door. 😵💫🤯
Awesome job Aptera and CPC, this vehicle is so compelling and exotic. Keep it coming, I'd like to see how the shroud is removed to service the rear wheel.
If timing becomes an issue, you can always choose a "cheap" intermediate solution, like buying a used car, renting/leasing, riding a bike, public transport, etc. - just avoid shelling out lots of money for a brand new EV and save that for the Aptera.
Mann I wish I could have a car like this, it would be amazing for going to school and not having to worry about buying gas. Where I live it gets very sunny which is perfect for this car
Awesome! Gotta love the tub! Funny how Tomas refers to “aluminum and steel and other exotic materials.” To me CF-SMC is the “exotic” material! But maybe not for long. 😊
The amount of time you spent on developing the manufacturing methods is something I like. A question or two for you guys; how is the battery configuration going to be set up, and how repairable is the car as a whole? Are you using standard automotive parts where applicable? If you needed to replace a battery pack, how much would you reckon that cost?
Ahead of the correct answer , they are using a lithium-ion NMC battery type. The packs are comprised of modules using 21mm diameter lithium-ion cells. The 250 mile and 400 mile battery will uses 2170's (21mm diameter, 70mm tall). The 400 mile will have all cell postion populated. The 250 mile repopulates every other row (I belive). The 600 mile battery uses 2190's, and the 1,000 mile uses 21120's. The pack width and length is the same for all packs but the height changes for the 600 and 1k nike batteries. I heard someone from Aptera mention that in theory it would be possible to replace full modules in the pack but not individual cells but I don't know if that is the case.
I'd really like to put a kid car seat in the back. Kid seats don't need the vertical leg height, looks like it'll fit, especially if kid seat is facing backwards.
Aptera is considering making such an option available from the factory for the 250 mile range version. Otherwise, perhaps the aftermarket will answer the call.
I’ve been excited about this car for a while and am glad to see several of the things I wrote to you about in the past being implemented. That being said, I’ve seen a recent video showing the gamma and have a few thoughts I’d like to share. Number one is that I hope that there are tactile controls beyond just the screen, such as turn signal and headlight control arms around the yoke and window controls, as we all are already familiar with. I also hope the steering yoke will include buttons for volume and other typical controls so that drivers don’t have to divert attention away from the road. I also saw the rear view screens above the steering yoke. It would be great if there were a third screen in between them for speedometer and other vehicle displays. This would put them exactly where we are already accustomed to and would be safer than having to look at a cluttered screen in the middle of the dash. This would also spread the rear view screen out just a little, which would look more ergonomically correct. I also hope that door releases are on the doors, not just on the big screen, and that they are not solely electrical releases. It would suck trying to get in or out if the battery is dead or damaged. Speaking of electrical, if your solar cell vendor could make triangular cells, you could use them to fill in the spaces where there are no cells, thus increasing the charging capacity. BTW, good job on the glass covering the cells. I did notice that the gamma had a rear positioned charge port. I thought the port was to be located by the door. I hope that powered seats are going to be included as well as that super cool tent for the rear. You know, I just happens to think that I hope this includes both apple and android car for the infotainment as well as places to plug devices into for on the go charging.
It would be nice to continue the monthly updates. Wish the production was started early 2024 (even with lower production volume). Wish you all the best and I hope that Aptera will be a success.
Thin, hard and flexible glass has been available for at least a decade. Check out Corning Willow Glass as an example. I'm actually quite surprised at how long it took Aptera to come to that realization.....
Perhaps it was a sizing, price, or manufacturing issue that prevented earlier adoption. Easy to see starting with simple plastic, with the stretch goal of glass. Whatever the story, it’s brilliant!
@@DHyre Or Aptera's much vaunted lead engineer on the solar development had exactly 0 experience with, wait for it, solar development! The good news is that he has been "retired" from Aptera in early 2023.
How are the comments so nice and realistic? The Aptera online presence has the most wholesome sane and genuinely positive group of people.
I love the dark and light grays even in the companies decorations, wall and other people's clothing, most of all the lunar. I love that the vehicle is such a open book from head to toe.
Aptera you are building the future of transportation, Keep drawing the future
It's so close, I can taste it! :)
Wait, what? 40% lighter solar panels? That’s quite an accomplishment.
Excuse me, but to make something different from the previous time Aptera should have had that previous product which presumably was 40% heavier . Which is not the case. So for me it's just a promotional lie.
@@edvardaspuotkalis4703 Here's the history. Aptera solar 3.0 is supposedly 40% lighter than, presumably, 2.0. 2.0 was supposedly modestly heavier than 1.0. 1.0 was supposedly about 1/2 the weight of "standard" solar panels.
Regardless, Aptera solar 3.0 is impressive.
Great news! That structure is going to be insanely rigid. Excited for the PI builds!
Heck yeah
But... Dang another year to hopefully start deliveries?
I feel like this is worse than Elon's timeline predictions....
… and millimetrically precise!
You, me and everyone reading this are equally excited.
@@stephensullivan1011The cybertruck was pushed back 4 years and my brother delivers in 2026... so 6 years. Plus it's going to be a piece of garbage like his other Teslas that breaks down at least once a year and takes 6 months to get fixed.
"My next ride is carbon fiber chassis and run by solar."
I can't think of anything more futuristic than that.
I've been driving my 2015 i3 on solar since the day I got it. It's important to talk about the real world efficiency of the car in general for that mean very much. So far, nobody has been able to roof mount anything that even remotely approaches the average energy needs for the majority of drivers. I'm not suggesting it's bad. It's just not as much of a game changer as many seem to believe. Aptera is pushing the envelope, but there is a LONG way to go if we are talking about meeting 100% the needs of the average driver. But that opens the other can of worms where excess production capacity ends up wasted - unlike on a grid-tied permanent array.
@@ksnax Part of the benefit of Aptera is that its very design greatly reduces the energy needs of the average driver so that its performance can meet those needs in much of the country. 100%? no. But 2.5 times less energy for the same performance of a Tesla Model 3, for instance.
Once the tech is standardized Aptera will be able to feed back excess power into the grid, and provide battery backup during outages. Rather than "a can of worms" it adds even greater value.
@@ksnax okay so yours' practically solar on carbon fiber. that's cool, and I think it's okay that your build or aptera don't meet 100% of average driver's need. I believe regular BEV hasn't reached there yet either.
@@ksnax Let them eat cake? Rooftop solar isn't an option for everyone. Many future Aptera owners don't own a house.
@@ksnaxone big issue is that millions of people rent apartments and or rent or own condominiums where they can't install solar or plug-in charge. With the full solar package on the Aptera if the vehicle is parked in the sun it is charging. While, at home, while shopping, at works etc.. on the road the solar is offsetting the drain on the battery as you drive. At home if you are using a grid inter-tie (net metering) setup their are some losses associated with using that power and if you have a surplus the ekectric company's typically pay you a fraction per kWh for it compared to what they charge you per kWh. In some usage cases, Aptera's solar will make it unnecessary for some owners to have plug-in charge for their typically daily driving needs.
Just keep swimming. It’s getting so close. When that first PI build is unveiled, the excitement will go through the roof.
Let's goooo guys keep it going!!! Can't wait to have these on the road!!!
OMG WOW!
I had the stupidest grin on my face when the shot came up with Steve and the CPC guy sitting in the BINC.
The Aptera founders and team are absolute legends! It's insane to imagine the dedication, skill, and bravery it took Steve to start building the original prototype in his garage. What freaking crazy idea to even attempt. And Chris's ability to see the genius and willingness to dive into the project and contribute his expertise. And now the full team, all equally doing incredible feats of engineering that are finally coming together. I think you guys totally got it this time around!
Like holley crap, does the Aptera team realize just how inspiring they are to the next generation of engineers? Your like the SpaceX for the us young engineers who care about planetary boundaries.
Just so well said!
"Hear hear!"
How much have you lost?....errrr, sorry, I mean invested?
@@bluetoad2668 bruh.. you think a college kid can afford to invest money into anything?💀
I'm just trying to pass my next exam, make it to my next cup-n-noodle, and save enough pennies so I can spend my summer backpacking. Chill homie. There ain't no conspiracy here.
@@tylerreeves8026 a summer backpacking sounds excellent, take care.
Every time I see another video about Aptera the farther I fall in love with this car. Aptera really embodies the statement "Do it right, or don't do it at all".
Quote: "don't do it at all"........strangely prophetic.
I absolutely love how the Aptera team keeps their consumers and viewers up to date!!!
Thank You!!! ❤
Thank YOU for watching!
Historic and epic. Sandy will be pleased too ;-)
Really impressed to see the partnership between Aptera and CPC. Aptera would be more of a challenge to bring to life without CPC and CPC is being challenged to develop new techniques because of Aptera. Win-win. I am interested to see if, or how, the bonded components will be supported by Aptera's right to repair model.
After the tooling amortizes, I wouldn't think a mostly-recycled carbon fiber part would be all that expensive. And it's not like the body style is likely to change significantly (or at all).
One the one hand composite repair is easy, but on the other hand it can be hard to get a good looking result. But on the gripping hand, anything not covered in solar is going to be wrapped, which should be able to hide flaws.
@@kenmcclow8963 the outer panels are FG-SMC (fiberglass).
Like the successful VW run which had a run that lasted decades, the main body style did not hardly change at all. @@popefacto5945
What about the handling? One wheel at the rear at 100mph?
This update is awesome and important for TWO reasons: Not only are you progressing visibly towards the production prototype and actual units at a reasonable pace, but you’re also making significant improvements along the way, using the time well, and delivering well beyond earlier expectations. I’m so excited for your vision to be coming together smoothly! And you two leaders - watch your health, Aptera needs you to make it to the finish line, I worry that you’re looking thinner in each subsequent video!
Thank you so much!
Glass solar panels! Awesome
Glass top solar cells and panels have been made for the better part of half a century at least. Even thin/flexible glass. By far the majority of land and space based solar panels are glass topped. Welcome to the 20th century.......
Can you imagine how fast and cheaply these. can be made, this is a revolution in car manufacturing . The guy said they are expecting huge volume manufacturing , they can stamp out a car body every 12 minutes . Just think if they get two more large presses the could stamp out tubs every 4 minutes .
That hood panel looks really good.
There's another channel that just did a really good video with a overview and test drive of the Gamma with the new hood glass panel. It looks great.
Much rather wait in a line of 40,000 reservations that 2 million for the cyber truck. This car is the future.
still waiting for my Elio. be careful what you wish for.
Man that's dope. Badda BinC!
So nice to see the tub completed! Looking forward to the 12/13 Webinar. Thanks for the update!
I want to support this company. They have solved the energy issue, make the car serviceable by anyone. Invest now show your support for this company
At 70 y/o my bucket list is to see an aptera on the road. Sadly To old to own one. Never wanted anything more.
I am way more excited about the Aptera than the Cybertruck - I think this is the future of affordable, sustainable transport
What an exciting moment. That is just super exciting. Putting together that loose stackup of body pieces must have been exhilarating to see
Fascinating! Aptera & CPC are the leading edge of automotive manufacturing. This EV is so well thought out, tested and because they are so transparent, we all get to ride along in history being made. Glad I pro-ordered one.
That is one massive CF forged part! Great to see.
Stainless steel cars, carbon fiber cars, the future without a rust 🥳
Can't wait to get Aptera!!! 🤤😁
And so low maintenance as well. No more oil changes or really brake pads for that matter.
Something to remember is that not all rust is bad. Different steels alongside aluminum actually benefit from rusting. Steel is actually the lowest emission building material in terms of life cycle emissions. This includes repair, surface treatment, recycling, & initial foundry procedures/ mining.
Not true. Lfp batteries use rust and I'm houseful we will see Aptera pivot for the shorter range models (potentially up to 600) after production starts.
This is incredible. The future of the automobile is this technology.
Incredible news Aptera!! Chris and Steve, I can't say enough about what you are doing and how you are doing it.... it is so out-of-the-box, positive, refreshing, transparent and innovative! You two, Jason Hill, and the whole Aptera team must be bursting at the seams with the achievement of this milestone! Thank you so much for not only letting us follow your progress, but participate with requests and input!! We are sooooo excited with you and for you! Big thanks also to everyone at C.P.C. for so much hard work put in to get this far!! That tub looks fantastic!
We really appreciate the kind words! This isn’t easy, but we wouldn’t be happy doing anything else. 💚
@@ApteraMotors I have done just enough product development (solar actually) to have an inkling of the pressure and difficulties you are under. Be encouraged and please keep up your hard work! Thank you for building a product to be proud of, and not just settling for acceptable results!!
Thank you Aptera. Thank you CPC.
Let’s go Aptera!
I am beyond enthused for the Aptera team. For all our celebration it won't hurt at all to talk with friends who invest in great things especially if we know them personally and can communicate our excitement and Aptera's achievements and goals. Best thoughts to Steve, Chris, the team here and overseas!
I invested in Aptera partly to show my teenagers how you can support things you believe in & hope for, not just to make a buck. It’s one way to vote for and help create the vision of the future you want to see, right? And Aptera is that in so many ways, including what looks like honest, open development.
@@DHyre What will you tell them if they fail? I've learned more from failures in my life than successes, and sometimes you risk knowing that you may likely lose, but the reward is worth the price of failure. This investment has huge risks associated with it, there are more ways to lose your money, at this point, than there are ways to make it back. Just sayin' keep clear-eyed and honest about the possibilities.
@@RonsTruth I agree, and that’s what I told them - it’s a risk, but to me a risk worth taking to bring about their vision. As you say, the reward is worth the risk. If they succeed, far more than just me alone gain, with a new paradigm in personal transportation with no environmental impact. But if they fail, I lose more than just money - we all lose something that helps a world bigger than just our own driveway.
I look forward to seeing the fully assembled BinC. But am very grateful that they didn't wait and showed what they had.
I appreciate how much Chris's public speaking has improved. His delivery on this video was great, got me excited about what's coming in 2024.
Can’t wait to drive my Formula 1 APTERA
Thank you for the production updates!!!
I'm ready to buy one right about now, funk soul brother.
"thanks steve" didn't expect that it's good to be a GN fan
The technology for value this car is going to offer is unbeatable.
Realizing that the Aptera is 2.23m wide. Comparing to my IONIQ 5 at 1.89m wide, the Aptera is 34cm (13.34 inches) wider. My Ioniq barely fits into most parking spaces here in the UK. I hope by the time you’re ready to export a version to Europe, that it’s going to be narrower, because I really want to own one!
This is an enormous milestone!!!!Congratulations to the entire Aptera and CPC team!!! Eagerly waiting for all of us to get ours so we can show the future is now upon us! Go Aptera!
Thank you! 💚
Love you guys keep up the great work
IM sitting here at work with this huge grin on my face and no one knows why........... GREAT NEWS and so exciting !! Comes at a great time for all of us who need some great news ! You look GREAT Chris, looks like besides the Gamma losing some weight, you did as well !! Way to go HottieMcHotterson !! LOL Keep up the good news on all fronts !
This is so inspiring! Go Aptera!
Can't wait for my little sports trike to hit the road. Alot of the engineers that I work with want to see how the body is made to learn something new. Im so excited and can't wait to take people for a spin once I get it. Everyone at Aptera is doing a great job at keeping us up-to-date on everything. Thanks for everything and keep up the hard work.
Amazing stuff ( CPC SMC ) with this mega size forged tub! !
Up cycling of forge flashing ( Leftovers😉) , up to five times, too is nice to realize. All my homes’ solar panels are protected in glass… why not my first sEV . Protecting that solar generation !
GO, never look back Aptera! I hope to tune in on the 13th! Congrats to ALL, excited and making this happen🎉
Amen! This is a HUGE advance from the vehicle that was being talked about at Aptera's launch. Continuous improvement Indeed!
Whooooooooooo APTERA , Way To GO ! This is one of the best news to date , I am so excited , Keep the good news coming BABY ! 😎
Getting closer and closer. Congratulations Aptera for all the great work you are doing!
That tub is a massive step forward towards getting the first PI builds together. Great job Steve, Chris, and everyone else on the Aptera team!
This car was born for Australia, I cant wait to see it over here and maybe own one. 😀
Awesome progress. Can hardly wait to be driving my Aptera for my Birthday. July 28.
Come on Aptera, you can do it.
Looking great!!!!!
75watts over 26 cells on the hood = 2.88W/cell. Pair that with 20 cells dash (57W), 50 cells roof (144W), 89 cargo (256W) overall production is 532W for a wintertime solar gain...not too shabby in context...they might actually be on track to meet their targeted 700W solar before the optimization of the charge controller is reported complete.
Nice
Off-angle light however will never match the theoretic maximum. Even my 5kW roof system can only produce 70% of it's rated power with perfect conditions in summer. A car, rarely parked at an optimal angle will without question struggle to approach that. I'd wager 50% of rated capacity on a good day, but usually far less for most.
@@ksnax Understood and agree, but every little bit extra helps. Less time/money charging on the grid.
If you didn't see it yet, search youtube for blender aptera solar - nice software to compute solar output considering all the parameters.
I believe it's 30 solar cells on the hood which would make it 2.5 watts per solar cell and I believe "full solar" on Delta/Production Intent is 189 solar cells total.
It is great to see the progress that Aptera is making! I hope that we will see the completed PI builds undergoing a variety of 3rd party testing in the coming months. Everything is coming together for me (and other long time Aptera supporters) to get our own Aptera EVs later next year. 🚗🌞
Who will be the 3rd party testers? Have they been announced? Will they be popular UA-camrs or testing facilities?
@@skipondowntheroad5833 Most testing, especially crash testing, will be done by experienced third parties.
This all looks so promising. My investments sound more and more like a very wise choice.
Stupefying precision of carbon fiber bodies! The future for all vehicles. Cybertruck starts sales same day this video was uploaded. That’s the only vehicle for which carbon fiber may not be the better choice. Congratulations to CPC in northern Italy and to the Aptera team!
This is very exciting! I love the tech behind this vehicle and the focus on sustainability. Can’t wait for my Aptera!
Thank you ❤
Yeah, screw the CyberTruck, I'm getting an Aptera.
I'd get both, but my wife would kill me if I tried to replace our model y with an aptera 😅
You and thousands of of other schmucks that paid full price for a car 10 years ago
What’s the real problem might be threats from energy companies, oil companies, bullies… in 2008 Japan had water-powered cars, immediately after the Japan 3/11 earthquake tsunami, the Japanese government abruptly discontinued the free-energy program and water-powered cars, then wiped the whole technology clean from history. With so much billions going into the faked space missions by NASA, backed by the fake Space-X propaganda system, why can’t we have a few billion dollars go to solar-electric car subsidies? Oil companies are United, unlike the people
Come on Apteraaaa 🤘🏽🔥❤️😀
Wow. Great update! Now I believe in your progress and abilty to take Aptera to production.
Whenever I talk about Aptera people either have 1 of 2 reactions: they either are super interested in solar travel, or at the very mention of "solar car" they make fun out of me and don't believe in the company. BUT I BELIEVE IN YOU!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!! KEEP MAKING SOLAR TRAVEL POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell yeah ! Wonderful to watch these incremental updates on the development of a whole new era of BEV’s ! I have my pre-order in and can’t wait till mid late 2024!
Great update! Seeing how it's going with production in Italy, I gotta admit, really excited me. Such great information as well. Thanks Everybody at Aptera!
Smart business move by Aptera to deliver their very own update on the same day as the Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event by Elon Musk. I'm pretty sure this wasn't by pure coincidence. Aptera will prove to be the sleeper investment and vehicle as so many ppl are too busy anticipating the Cybertruck. Aptera will garner much more attention, interest, and sales orders when it finally hits the streets all across America next year!
Agreed! We're already waiting by our UA-cam machines, popcorn at the ready!
Thanks Chris and Aptera Team! These monthly updates are really great. Can't wait to see some production intent vehicles.
We can’t wait either! 😎
It’s great!!! It will happen… right here in San Diego CA!
I want one as soon as they come out.
They make the hardest tool with product this unit every 12 minutes, if they work 8 hours a day they will make 14,400 units every year
Aptera can scale in the production from day one
It's a question of shipping those parts; by plane is faster but expensive, by ship is cheaper but slower.
Calculating with a 5-day week and optimistically 2 weeks downtime due to christmas, easter and technical reasons I end up with 10k units per year, which is still excellent of course.
Well, they also need enough of those battery cells and custom in-wheel motors and controllers and all the other parts. Lots of suppliers need to ramp up to get those 10,000 Aptera per shift per factory out the door. 😵💫🤯
@@pavanbiliyar As long as they're shipping constantly, and have a steady supply in San Diego, there's no real issue shipping on the boat.
Best video yet! This is innovation
Awesome job Aptera and CPC, this vehicle is so compelling and exotic.
Keep it coming, I'd like to see how the shroud is removed to service the rear wheel.
In one of their interviews, they mentioned the steps. Sounds pretty easy
It is great seeing it come together. Thank you for the update. My optimism level just got a big boost.
Thanks Gary!
Awesome progress! Thanks
Hell yeah! Go aptera and cpc! Cant wait to get my car 🥰
That does it, I'm joining the accelerator program. I can't wait for mine.
Our thanks to you. We are all in this together, and forming a special community.
Hope and integrity are enticing, aren’t they?
CA+SF 2032!!
THANKS CHRIS 🤗 for the update
I am getting anxious! I hope it comes out soon as I need a new commuter car. I would like for it to be the Aptera.
If timing becomes an issue, you can always choose a "cheap" intermediate solution, like buying a used car, renting/leasing, riding a bike, public transport, etc. - just avoid shelling out lots of money for a brand new EV and save that for the Aptera.
@@ThomasWaldmann Yep! That is great advice.
Good! Just keep going!
Bloody amazing.
I hope the funding needed comes quickly and production starts soon. Keep up the hard work. There are many who are 100% behind your endeavors.
the tub looks very nice
Mann I wish I could have a car like this, it would be amazing for going to school and not having to worry about buying gas. Where I live it gets very sunny which is perfect for this car
A tub every 12 minutes...!!! Quite amazing. When McClaren 1st started making carbon tubs, it took them about one week to make a single tub.
Awesome! Gotta love the tub! Funny how Tomas refers to “aluminum and steel and other exotic materials.” To me CF-SMC is the “exotic” material! But maybe not for long. 😊
The amount of time you spent on developing the manufacturing methods is something I like. A question or two for you guys; how is the battery configuration going to be set up, and how repairable is the car as a whole? Are you using standard automotive parts where applicable? If you needed to replace a battery pack, how much would you reckon that cost?
Ahead of the correct answer , they are using a lithium-ion NMC battery type. The packs are comprised of modules using 21mm diameter lithium-ion cells. The 250 mile and 400 mile battery will uses 2170's (21mm diameter, 70mm tall). The 400 mile will have all cell postion populated. The 250 mile repopulates every other row (I belive). The 600 mile battery uses 2190's, and the 1,000 mile uses 21120's. The pack width and length is the same for all packs but the height changes for the 600 and 1k nike batteries. I heard someone from Aptera mention that in theory it would be possible to replace full modules in the pack but not individual cells but I don't know if that is the case.
Can't wait....Hope you guys get into production next year!!! I want mine and yes, also, a return on my investment.
I want to work at Aptera.
I am very excited about the process and the innovation created by Aptera.
I'd really like to put a kid car seat in the back. Kid seats don't need the vertical leg height, looks like it'll fit, especially if kid seat is facing backwards.
Aptera is considering making such an option available from the factory for the 250 mile range version. Otherwise, perhaps the aftermarket will answer the call.
@@n.brucenelson5920 Ok thx! Not sure I'd trust the after market in making the attachment points.
Can't wait for Aptera to go public. Gonna be all over that IPO.
You can invest now at $10.50 per share. I would guess the IPO will introduce at higher than that.
I’ve been excited about this car for a while and am glad to see several of the things I wrote to you about in the past being implemented. That being said, I’ve seen a recent video showing the gamma and have a few thoughts I’d like to share.
Number one is that I hope that there are tactile controls beyond just the screen, such as turn signal and headlight control arms around the yoke and window controls, as we all are already familiar with. I also hope the steering yoke will include buttons for volume and other typical controls so that drivers don’t have to divert attention away from the road.
I also saw the rear view screens above the steering yoke. It would be great if there were a third screen in between them for speedometer and other vehicle displays. This would put them exactly where we are already accustomed to and would be safer than having to look at a cluttered screen in the middle of the dash. This would also spread the rear view screen out just a little, which would look more ergonomically correct.
I also hope that door releases are on the doors, not just on the big screen, and that they are not solely electrical releases. It would suck trying to get in or out if the battery is dead or damaged.
Speaking of electrical, if your solar cell vendor could make triangular cells, you could use them to fill in the spaces where there are no cells, thus increasing the charging capacity. BTW, good job on the glass covering the cells.
I did notice that the gamma had a rear positioned charge port. I thought the port was to be located by the door.
I hope that powered seats are going to be included as well as that super cool tent for the rear.
You know, I just happens to think that I hope this includes both apple and android car for the infotainment as well as places to plug devices into for on the go charging.
", such as turn signal and headlight control arms around the yoke " This information is already out there, and there will be...
Yes!!!!
Really looking forward to being able to drive mine! 8)
It would be nice to continue the monthly updates. Wish the production was started early 2024 (even with lower production volume). Wish you all the best and I hope that Aptera will be a success.
"continue"? They produce a "monthly update" video every month and have been doing so for years.
We will keep making monthly updates, thanks so much. We also want Apterae on the road as soon as possible, and are working diligently to do so. 💚
@@ApteraMotors I rem first hearing about Aptera since 2008, and have to wonder if you are ever going to release any for sale...its frustrating
This is a deeply informative and encouraging update!
Great news. I love the Updates.
Look how flexible that glass is, I've never seen anything like that .
Thin, hard and flexible glass has been available for at least a decade. Check out Corning Willow Glass as an example. I'm actually quite surprised at how long it took Aptera to come to that realization.....
@@palindromeambigram4852 I didn't know that, it looks as flexible as plastic .
Perhaps it was a sizing, price, or manufacturing issue that prevented earlier adoption. Easy to see starting with simple plastic, with the stretch goal of glass. Whatever the story, it’s brilliant!
@@DHyre Or Aptera's much vaunted lead engineer on the solar development had exactly 0 experience with, wait for it, solar development! The good news is that he has been "retired" from Aptera in early 2023.
Wow, that's very impressive! Great job.
Great progress