A car that recharges itself, thanks to the energy of the sun. Just writing this sentence triggers a flurry of comments and reactions, most of which are legitimately skeptical. A dream? Perhaps. But Aptera, the American startup that did it with its eyes open, is doing everything to make it happen and revolutionize the world of transportation. After years of research and development, Aptera has finally launched production of his first models.
Eyes open to the future
In a newly released video, Aptera Motors offers a fascinating look inside its factory in Italy, in Modena, in the middle of the “motor valley”. In the video, which I put at the bottom of this paragraph, we can see the process up close assembly of these futuristic vehicles. It all starts with the lightweight and resistant carbon fiber frame, on which the various components are mounted: the doors, the solar panels, the batteries and the electric motor. The result? An efficient and high-performance vehicle, capable of traveling several kilometers a day with the sun's energy alone.
Aptera achieved this thanks to a series of technological innovations. Solar panels, as you have seen, are integrated into the bodywork and are capable of converting solar energy into electrical energy with a higher efficiency than traditional panels. The batteries are lightweight and high-capacity, and the electric motor is designed to maximize energy efficiency.
Some data:
- Aptera has raised nearly $34 million in funding.
- The company has more than 2.000 reservations for its Launch Edition Solar EV.
- Launch Edition Solar EV production will begin later this year 2024.
- Aptera vehicles can travel up to 64 kilometers (40 miles) a day on power from the sun alone.
- The company aims to make thousands of vehicles a year.
Production sostenible
The production of Aptera is still in its infancy, but it can represent an important milestone in the development of sustainable mobility. The company aims to build thousands of vehicles a year, helping to reduce air pollution and make our planet greener.What will be the next steps? Aptera will continue to refine its technology and increase capacity productive. The goal is to make its vehicles accessible to all. We'll see.
