(Chart A)
In December of 2008, Aptera conducted clinical research of the Aptera 2e. During the research, we discovered that nearly all of our respondents had difficulty entering and exiting the Aptera (see Chart A above). For production, the door opening to the body has been expanded at every point vs. the pre-production vehicles (see [...]

Kathy MacDougall has been Aptera’s gatekeeper since July 2008, applying her 20 years of human relations background to build and nurture a diverse team of employees. Whether in the office or away from work, her passion and enthusiasm motivates everyone with her “can do” spirit.
Question: What is it about startups that you’ve fallen in love [...]

The Acceleration at Aptera
F = M x A (Fun = Motion x Aptera)
Most drivers associate sports cars with driving fun, which usually means brisk acceleration, powerful braking and nimble, crisp handling.  Not surprising to us, the same things that make a good sports car are generally found in a very efficient vehicle — like the [...]

3.17.09 – It’s not every day that you get told your “cool factor is priceless,” especially not by the hosts of The CBS News Early Show. They put Aptera right at the “intersection of innovation and environmentalism” in this live feature from Washington, D.C.
See the link here.
3.17.09 – The Wall Street Journal reported on the [...]

The Aptera e-store is live here!
Now you’ll be able to wear your Aptera pride on your sleeve – or even your hat, water bottle and tote bag. Whenever possible, we’ve chosen materials that are as eco-conscious as they are stylish.
Along with reading this blog, don’t forget that we’re also on Facebook and Twitter, along with [...]

Though he’s not first Aptera employee, Brian Gallagher has been a part of the company longer than anybody else. He’s now worked with co-founder Steve Fambro at two companies and is responsible for connecting Fambro with his other half, co-founder Chris Anthony.
Q: How did you become the matchmaker for two entrepreneurial spirits like [...]

When talking about the future of the American economy on Jan. 26, President Obama said, “…We must ensure that the fuel-efficient cars of tomorrow are built right here in the United States of America.”
Well, what’s more American than a vehicle that’s been conceived, designed, engineered and, come October, built in the U.S. innovation hotbed [...]

When Aptera began engineering the 2e, we had a form of “efficiency tunnel-vision.” Then we broadened our perspective and made protecting our loved ones the number one agenda item for our engineers. While the government currently classifies any three-wheel vehicle as a motorcycle, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to make sure our vehicles meet passenger [...]

1. the state or quality of being efficient; competency in performance.
2. accomplishment of or ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort: The assembly line increased industry’s efficiency.
3. the ratio of the work done or energy developed by a machine, engine, etc., to the energy supplied to it, usually expressed [...]