A Little More About Us
Our Story
Investors
Facilities
It's easy for safety to be reduced to a punch line. At Aptera, we believe safety is a fundamental principle of our brand and products.We've enjoyed sharing cool stuff about our vehicles. Now we'd like to tell you a little more about our company and where we came from.
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Our StoryTraffic Jam BrainstormWhat do you do when you're stuck in traffic? Some people talk on the phone, engage in elevated verbal communication or practice creative hand gestures. Our co-founder Steve Fambro used the time to drum-up a more efficient way to get from point A to point B. Frustrated by being land locked in a sea of steel and asphalt, Steve dreamed of cruising past the masses in a vehicle that was safe enough to protect his new family, yet efficient enough to keep money in his pocket instead of feeding a gas pump. The SolutionThe idea was simple yet brilliant. Design a vehicle that follows nature and glides through the wind instead of pushing it. He was almost there, but there was something missing. The answer came when Steve met entrepreneur and boat builder Chris Anthony. Chris introduced Steve to a composite body system that enabled the vision to take shape. Together, Steve and Chris carried their dreams to Pasadena, Calif. and the doorsteps of new business incubator Idealab and it's founder Bill Gross. Gross saw the vision and seeded the team with the investment needed to make a dream become a business. The RestWith hope in hand and the future in mind, Steve and Chris recruited a couple of bright young engineers. The team brought form to philosophy and the result may very well be the most efficient production vehicle in the world - the Aptera 2e. Our Angel(s)' Investors.The following investors have helped Aptera create our revolutionary vehicle and company. We appreciate their trust when others didn't believe, and their support when we needed a guiding hand.
Location, Location, Location!We've been quiet about our facilities so that we could stay focused on creating these vehicles. We thought, however, we'd share just a tad for those who are interested. 
Assembly Facility: Vista, CAWe design and assemble your Aptera at this new facility. With more faces everyday, we've had to start a Town Hall picture wall just to keep up with the growth. 
Composite Facility: Carlsbad, CAOur home away from home, the Composite Facility is where we build our innovative resin-infused shells. In fact, this facility once housed our entire operation. |
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