Looking over these posts, it doesnt look like anyone from the company responds to these posts. Anyone in aptera, do you read them?
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While we wait for all the 2020 prototype validation work to be completed....to ultimate move to a production unit... Whatever your Aptera might be for you (Trophy vehicle, commuter vehicle, weekend vehicle, etc... ) What will you plan for your (Aptera) ride? Let me kick it off with this: For parking (at home) ... although I have always garaged my vehicles....since the Aptera should be exposed to the sun for the benefit of a “free solar charge” (Never Charge feature)... Planned...A placemat for the Aptera with NEVER CHARGE feature” I am improving a shade free space for “Park & Charge.... Basically a solar charging spot for the Aptera...something like this round pad, incorporating some other “green concepts” with it. With a porous pad, and a water outlet nearby...this could be a great spot for vehicle washing too ! NO puddle/ n With tons of free local rocks and boulders here and plentiful desert plants, the cost is right (free) and the low desert succulents/cactus care (I.e., none), this is a very affordable and hopefully rewarding project. The location is also near 120v outdoor outlet, if battery top off is ever needed, when not in the garage overnight. In the rural SW grassy desert regions it is always best to garage a vehicle as pack rats or snakes could explore the shelter of any parked vehicle. 🐀 like to chew the plastic on electrical wire😞 I understand folks who don’t have a garage use a outdoor light or strobe light under their vehicle or under their hood to deter rodents as they like dark space s. When I lived back east this was also an issue in the fall and winter after using gas powered equipment(mower, snow thrower, etc) and placing them in the shed....as the field mice liked to shelter near the warmth of the hot engine, there too...chewing wires. “Oh living with wildlife!” 😞 So for me the Aptera could be that trophy vehicle in retirement. 🤔My big projects are done around the house... I could retire the mid size truck. Depending on the final offerings of the Aptera and outcome of 2020 testing, decide if the 60 or 100kWH range fits into our final lifestyle with perhaps cross country trips or just exploring this beautiful country. It may even allow a spacious open hatch area to include the dog on some trips/drives.
Hi,
This is only my early observation on this matter( just as a forum blog member).
🤔The blog has a lot of speculation, until the latest revalidated vehicles come in 2020.
However... it seems” as tested systems and components are confirmed for the planned vehicles....they are posting those details in the blog and also on the website. E.g. Announcements on cargo, electric motors, No charge etc....
I have found that good meaningful answers have already been posted, by Aptera here:
Under the INVEST Tab, which brings you to Wefunder
Under “Ask a Question”
All of which I wish I read before some forum posts.
The forum SEARCH engine appears to be useful to find information only in the forum. While the above Wefund SEARCH engine is not so helpful and does not cross over the the forum’s entries😞
In the forum, many of us old followers, also may be recalling the details on the old 2009 Aptera 2e or the 2h as that is what “we had” to reflect. Those where all working vehicles with many roadshows “under their belt” but...all those are gone and APTERA RETURNS with what seems to be an impressive planned new model
I hope this helps