Can Aptera Succeed? What Will Need To Change First

At the end of March, Aptera made its first long-distance road trip of its production-intent solar electric car. Not only did it post some impressive efficiency figures (even if you take into account the net downhill nature of the route), but it showed how far the company's progress toward market readiness has come. But is society ready for a quirky, fun three-wheeler? And is there a future where a car like an Aptera might make sense? Given everything goin on in the world right now, we think things might end up changing enough to make it possible. --- 00:00 Intro 03:21 Acknowledging a few things... 05:03 What we're going to cover 05:41 History lesson 08:09 Why it's different this time around 08:46 Nikki's history with Aptera 10:54 Production chances? 12:50 There's a lot of anti-EV sentiment about 14:39 Challenges are harder - and it's not Aptera's fault 15:17 Market attitudes in the US 17:51 But what if something was to change? 21:36 Squeezed budgets require a more affordable solution 23:53 Attitudes vary depending on where you live 26:30 Eschewing the traditional automotive ideals 30:31 A wholesale rejection of what's been happening 33:47 Thanks, and goodbye! ----- Links: PLEASE help support the channel (if you are going to use Amazon) by using our Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/40xOyjm As amazon affiliates, we will earn money from qualifying purchases made using this code. Watch @MartinRebuilds-fz1ep to find out how to perform the loom mod for the F150 Lightning lights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcV4tTvnYFo (In our modification, we used the original wiring we got with the F150 Lightning variant to extend the original loom - and we also completely removed the original 'branch' wire where the old cables came off). Get the STL for making your own trim clips: https://www.printables.com/model/689023-f150-lightning-trim-clip ----- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC675NhQ4EU5TzwCMwYp5XCw/join This video was made possible thanks to the kind donations of our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Join them in supporting us. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved Buy the team a coffee -- or a meal! https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved Donate using bitcoin: BC1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH Support us by buying some merch at https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/shop Follow our 'second' channel - Transport Evolved Take Two, at https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 Join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/U3tnkGNfCA Follow the show on Mastodon: https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/ Follow the show on PeerTube: [email protected] Use the TE Aptera referral code - i.refs.cc/zz56EbIi - but watch our explainer video FIRST: https://youtu.be/mwzwEssgqNI Sign up for EnergySage at https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262