Aptera Motors nears production of solar-powered EV with body-integrated solar cells
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Tina Casey
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US startup Aptera Motors is nearing production of its futuristic, three-wheeled solar EV called the "Atlas" (or more accurately, the Aptera solar EV). The vehicle integrates solar cells into its body panels, allowing it to recharge itself and add significant range from sunlight alone. After years of development challenges, the company is releasing real-world videos demonstrating the vehicle's solar charging capabilities, aiming to prove that body-integrated solar cells can meaningfully extend EV range in a production vehicle.
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bskyAptera Motors nears production of solar-powered EV with body-integrated solar cellscleantechnica.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe US startup Aptera sets out to prove that an EV can rack up a significant amount of added range by deploying body-integrated solar cells in a futuristic, autocycle-based design.
That has been a tough row to hoe, but the company is finally ready to prove its case with a series of real-world videos featuring its signature vehicle.
The US startup Aptera Motors Corp. has taken the long way around on its journey to produce an EV that runs on solar power from its own onboard solar cells.
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