We are a backwards people, apparently.

I’m a mechanical engineer and have a general understanding of how wings work. I’ve flown many times. That shit still feels like magic to me.

I like your optimism but I think he was just the test run.

Aptera claims to be able to get 40 miles a day via solar. Most people drive less than that per day.

You should actually watch their videos and do some research before spewing your speculations. Seems like it’s going to be pretty safe to me.

Their tech isn’t just the solar, they’ve optimized the car solely for efficiency. They claim their car can get 10 mi/kwh, so with 700W of solar panels they can get up to 40 miles of charge per day with just the solar. By contrast, the solar panels that are available on the new Prius get 4 miles of charge per day.

Now that their production-intent vehicles are just starting to be built up, I’m eagerly awaiting their actual test data that hopefully verifies their claims on efficiency, range, crash safety, etc. but we’ll see 🤞 I really hope they succeed.

Lots of people here criticizing Aptera who clearly haven’t researched the company or the tech.

Holy shit that’s a real thing

Please don’t insult the rats, they’re good little critters

Is the Patagonia guy a billionaire? He seems like a good dude.

sees thumbnail

Oh she’s pretty

reads title

Oh. Oh no.

It’s only about 250 miles (400 km) high

Not if you just stop using Instagram

He really needs to do something else with his facial hair

Adam Kinzinger seems pretty cool

I’m envious that you have useful public transport.

Abandon ship, my dude.

Imagine waking up and seeing a robot with that face standing above you.

No.

Yeah, could be nice. You should check out Aptera, it’s kinda sorta almost the same thing. Up to 40 miles of charge per day from solar.