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Aptera Reaches Major Milestone with First Production-Intent Vehicle (aptera.us)
2 points by mooreds on Nov 7, 2024 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments


Still really excited, but I'm pretty sad the in-wheel motors are gone. Unsprung weight like that is the devil for vehicular dynamics, finding a way to make the motor durable would have been so hard.

But I loved the idea of the cabin space being so free, not needing a motor compartment. Pity this won't be the vehicle.

Still, incredible focus on efficiency. I've been tempted to pre-order more than once (but probably going car-less instead).


I am so excited for this car. I hope with all my heart that they make it.




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