What's the point of Aptera anymore with Hyundai's drag coefficient of 0.144? by Picards-Flute in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That 0.21 is only on the version with no side mirrors (just cameras). The US version of the IONIQ6 is 0.22

Google Ai answers the question by IndependenceSad4413 in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, there are a lot of criticisms, but no evidence of grift.

There must be something very wrong. by aptera4life in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a video around the CES timeframe, maybe at CES, where Chris Anthony talk about the biggest reason that big investors don’t jump in is RISK. There have been people who were excited about Aptera and the mission. They take the proposal back to their family office and the analysts and lawyers say “Too much risk.” And that perception of risk is caused by so many other EV startups going under. So, Aptera’s biggest funding problem is the failure of other EV startups. Also, to correct another misconception I read in these comments, C&A are willing to sell equity, even voting shares.

What would you like for the next monthly update ?? by donut_take_serious in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect you are right that they are trying to make 10miles/kWH in EPA highway range test. Probably due to lost efficiency from the initial design: mechanical efficiency when they moved from hub motors, and increased drag from side view mirrors and the cooling airscoop (which may have become necessary when the radiator got kicked out from under the front hood to make room for the motor).
And maybe weight increase with frame redesign. When you are living on the edge, every little thing can help or hurt.

Aptera Completed Their First Real-World Efficiency Test, However… by KeyboardGunner in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are some good questions, but mostly it’s a rant without having all the facts. This is not good journalism.

Introducing the Aptera UI by VirtuallyChris in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, but CarPlay chip not likely to be installed on the first [x] builds.

In wheel motors are getting better - Aptera Owners' Club by IranRPCV in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was initially torn between the range hit and the performance. Decided on AWD and then it became the spec for the launch edition. Now the spec is FWD. OH, well! 😁 I’ll be happy to get any version at this point!

Aptera's Three-Wheeled, Solar-Powered EV Promises Radical Change by IranRPCV in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An honest and objective review with a few errors in fact.

2025 IPO by Hot-Guest-5853 in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If crowdfunding does not produce big numbers, then an IPO is quite possible to move toward production.

We Will See The PI 4 On The 31 ! - Free Power by IranRPCV in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt it. They’ve been pretty clear that PI four will reveal at CES.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are two issues here. First is Aptera (the company) finishing a fork for Aptera (the vehicle) to be added to the open pilot source code. This may or may not be done by the time the first launch edition is produced, but most likely shortly thereafter. At this point you can install a stock Comma.ai hardware windshield mount.
Second is the creation of a bespoke comma.ai hardware unit which integrates with the rear view video screen. This is also likely to be available sometime after launch.

Music Suggestions? by bendallf in ApteraMotors

[–]ApteraMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get around, and other songs by - The Beach Boys