Aptera is going to CES!

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  • @JayGrant-hi5ms
    @JayGrant-hi5ms 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    So excited to goto CES! Such a huge milestone to show off and celebrate! Go Aptera!!

  • @billybruck
    @billybruck 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I'll be there. I've got my confirmation, airline reservation (flying in from Atlanta), and hotel reservation. I hope to see you there!

  • @richpate9436
    @richpate9436 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Exciting. Great move on Aptera's part to be at CES. It's a huge conduit via the media for international exposure. With its futuristic looks, Aptera will be a big hit in drawing attention to its cause.

  • @christopherbarrett9749
    @christopherbarrett9749 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    Timing is good, but having validation of the claims that Aptera has been making are key. Aptera definitely has an open playing field, as being the most unique vehicle ever, sets them apart. Proving those claims, having decent crash testing results, EPA rating milage of over 300 MPGe and drag coefficient of .13/.15 making investment types sit up and notice is just a matter of months away. Against all odds, this vehicle is going to prove itself, and show the world a better way. Going to CES is a starting point, but validation is the key. Aptera knows what it means, and is working on getting there! Thanks for letting us all know, and looking forward to seeing your videos about your time in Vegas. This time what happens in Vegas should not stay there.

    • @bobhellman8676
      @bobhellman8676 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @christopherbarrett9749 Steve, Drew, Chad, and Raj, should get together and drive the vehicle from the factory to Vegas and back, and report/document their experiences. If it's a 400 mile production vehicle with useful solar assist, it's a slam dunk 1 charge each direction real world validation, no?

    • @christopherbarrett9749
      @christopherbarrett9749 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @bobhellman8676 Maybe a good idea but the insurance company might not like the idea. As none of them are employed by Aptera. But Chris McCannon is. Not sure but this would only prove that it can travel, true validation needs to be under the regulators rules, for airbags, EPA for MPGe and crash testing by the National Highway Safety commission... The driving of it to Las Vegas would not qualify as a third party test. Moose testing is done on a closed track, with professional drivers.

    • @billsmith5960
      @billsmith5960 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@bobhellman8676 - I agree. All they have to do is hire them as independent contractors then 1099 them in the end. That way, insurance is fine with it. I do it all of the time. They could make a caravan of the three Pi builds with a support crew and people doing a live stream along with updates along the way.
      With that trip showing the solar charge, the Tesla supercharging and battery range being at least in the range of what they have claimed, instant investment would come in and thus, Aptera is fully funded. I bet VAG would throw $1B to Aptera as they will be next store neighbors that week in Vegas.

    • @bobhellman8676
      @bobhellman8676 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Totally agree that documented testing by independent professionals in accordance with standards is the correct way to go.
      But Aptera has generated funds on promises and assumptions since its inception.
      As regards “a better way”, not so much.
      88” over cosmetic fairings is not a practical solution. No EU market and a horrible metro US outcome shows or will show this was a poor choice.
      Munro’s “start at high volume” which requires another $200mil per their USCG data, has predictably emerged as a bridge to nowhere.
      Most important, price. Their USCG data shows a $30K BOM. With that, they would have to know that Aptera is not viable at remotely close to the $32.3K LE price they show. Not viable at $40K.
      So, yes tests must be thorough and accurate. But validation of claims is so, so overdue (as mules should have had 10’s of thousands of test miles on them by now), they should show something before another $15 mil is solicited.
      $15 mil vs. the $200 mil ‘24-‘26 losses they show in the USCG offering, to build a very niche 2-passenger overly wide vehicle that would have a price far in excess of what they’ve promised is the reality here.
      As the years go by, they are not racking up the wins one would need to show this solution has merit, if you’re objective, they’re really just exposing their overreach.
      3 years ago @Alpha they were saying “next year”. And when they had 500 Accelerator slots open a year or so ago, it was “PI’s completed in the first few months of next year”. Which was of course a lie because they had nothing to build them with. They’re just getting there now.
      I’ve asked the question “It’s clear you’ve given these people your trust. How have they earned it?” and have never received a response.
      So even the basic validation from a typical road trip would be great.

  • @MrStrife622
    @MrStrife622 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I'm going and very excited! Hope to see you on the 7th!

  • @jameshinde8312
    @jameshinde8312 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Aptera has just announced a new round of crowdfunding, with a share price of $14.80 (minimum investment of $1,000) for regular investors or $10.50 (minimum investment of $25,000) for accredited investors. This looks to me to be coordinated with Aptera’s upcoming appearance at CES.

    • @LarryDickman1
      @LarryDickman1 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm done investing in Aptera. I paid enough being No. 5xx Accelerator.
      I have pretty much written off the money. Maybe I'll get the vehicle before I'm dead.

    • @bobhellman8676
      @bobhellman8676 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      And they should drive the PI to and from CES demonstrating the 10 mi/kWh in a transparent and documented fashion before they ask anyone to support this. As well as explaining why the USCG effort has flatlined. Otherwise the new ask is burial funds.

    • @artsmith103
      @artsmith103 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@bobhellman8676 Driving off Jerry's truck will be step 1.

  • @DemaGeek
    @DemaGeek 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thanks for all the good CES info. Steve, I wish we could be there too!

  • @davidtheinspector
    @davidtheinspector 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Been holding it down for Aptera here in Vegas for years now. Welcome everyone to my turf 😂 can't wait to see the PI on my home soil.

    • @artsmith103
      @artsmith103 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      1 if by road, 2 if by truck ;-)

    • @MarcoLandin
      @MarcoLandin 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hey fellow Las Vegan, we should try to coordinate and meetup at the booth. What car# are you btw? I'm 715

    • @davidtheinspector
      @davidtheinspector 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MarcoLandin hey!!! I'm slated for 2026. Ambassadors get theirs after excellerators and foundation. Maybe I can come see yours when it comes😅

  • @unclegeorge7845
    @unclegeorge7845 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks Steve, Your updates make me far more connected to Aptera.
    I've always wanted to go to CES and this would be a great opportunity but it's not to be.

  • @Salanan
    @Salanan 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Considering going. Was looking at 7-10tg but hotels are expensive. May look at just the 6th to the 7th

  • @conorharrington2061
    @conorharrington2061 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just got accepted! Can’t wait to see everyone involved!

    • @kevinworammusic
      @kevinworammusic 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am an Aptera investor and I'm trying to get tickets don't know how to answer the 'credentials' page on the CES 2025 site. Could you advise what credentials I can provide here?

    • @conorharrington2061
      @conorharrington2061 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sure! First step is checking your email for instructions from Aptera themselves stating the directions. I was one of the first to get this as an accelerator, but I believe they sent the email to all investors now. For the CES signup you have to prove you are apart of the industry through multiple means for your choice. For us when you get to that section, link the Aptera website and take a physical photo of a “business card” they want you to print out from the email. When they ask for your position click “other” and type investor. All the other stuff should be standard stuff I think.

    • @kevinworammusic
      @kevinworammusic 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@conorharrington2061 thanks for your help. I didn't get the business card. Although I am an investor, I am not an accelerator.

    • @kevinworammusic
      @kevinworammusic 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@conorharrington2061 thanks for all your help, I just got confirmation of my registration and I am super excited to go!

  • @elertus
    @elertus 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Haven’t said 🤝 Thanks for what you do… since meeting at Fully Charged LIVE… I hope to reconnect Jan 7th at Aptera’s booth but I am sure you will be busy “ Doing your thing ! “

  • @scottwilson2859
    @scottwilson2859 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Let's hope Aptera gets lots of press!

  • @jeffmeyer9319
    @jeffmeyer9319 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really really looking forward to seeing this "production intent vehicle" in just 6 weeks.

  • @ab3000x
    @ab3000x 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Aptera having a spot next to a door and Scout Motors is great.

  • @garykunz5305
    @garykunz5305 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I will be there but don't get in to LAS until about 2 on the 7th

  • @murthy90232
    @murthy90232 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am investor too. Sadly, how well I print my "business card", cut it, take a photo (done three times), CES has rejected my application! ☹I guess I will be seeing all the wonderful videos Steve, Raj and others are going to post!

  • @Leonardokite
    @Leonardokite 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    In an email to the accelerators they included a "business card" that can be printed and used for the free ticket and all the instructions to do so.

    • @murthy90232
      @murthy90232 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      My first attempt to use this "business card" as a pdf file was rejected by CES. I have now sent an photo of this business card and waiting for a response. How did you all manage to use this business card?

    • @DrTeeHenry
      @DrTeeHenry 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@murthy90232 Screenshot, crop and upload did not work for me (was rejected by CES). Printed, ran through scanner and uploaded (as PDF) did work; credentials were accepted this time. Registered just in case; hope to go, but may not be able to orchestrate it.

    • @danielthompson3928
      @danielthompson3928 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yea, I’m not sure what that was all about. Granted, I have already attended CES in the past.

    • @jeffcarlton3590
      @jeffcarlton3590 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@murthy90232 Yeah, I am trying to get past a rejected status too.

  • @johnhayes3314
    @johnhayes3314 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You don’t have to be part of Aptera, but you do need some credentials. I have my own engineering business so was able to use that info.

  • @davidgross6038
    @davidgross6038 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My bride and I live in S.W. Utah. We registered on Monday and were approved on Wednesday.

  • @stephenadams9211
    @stephenadams9211 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Looking forward to meeting all the Aptera Ambassadors at CES! 🎉

  • @scottstormcarter9603
    @scottstormcarter9603 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Fantastic to hear!

  • @michaelainsworth6849
    @michaelainsworth6849 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    See ya there!

  • @deanmcmanis4862
    @deanmcmanis4862 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Unfortunately, I won't be able to go (I also have a day job) but I am eagerly looking forward to seeing the coverage of the completed Production Intent Aptera!

  • @MarcoLandin
    @MarcoLandin 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Investor/Accelerator here, I live in Las Vegas, got my pass & looking forward to seeing Aptera at CES. I think it's a great move.

  • @jasonhochstrasser8657
    @jasonhochstrasser8657 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I registered last night with the info Aptera gave me. Under most of the questions I put other, then typed in Company Investor. My current status is registration under review. If approved I will go. If not approved I will change my credentials to my business, as my medical field is highly technology oriented. If still not approved I won't go.

    • @jasonhochstrasser8657
      @jasonhochstrasser8657 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Update, I was approved with just the info and business card Aptera sent me and listing myself as a Company Investor.

  • @TopwizSoft
    @TopwizSoft 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Aptera youtuber Raj Giandeep is going too.

  • @TimothyHaas-u3u
    @TimothyHaas-u3u 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I am registered and hope to see you Steve.

  • @willstreckfus4248
    @willstreckfus4248 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Just registered. Waiting to see if they accept my “credentials”. Two nights at the Luxor. 🤓

  • @keithjacobson4493
    @keithjacobson4493 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Don’t be too predictive on trade show traffic. As an industry show manager for many years I have often been surprised how just one “newby “ in a hall can create tons of buzz and foot traffic.

    • @stevefambro189
      @stevefambro189 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Not us- we're gonna be outside with the big kids!

  • @Kukaboora
    @Kukaboora 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Would PI 4 be complete then for people to see or to test drive.?

    • @fotoguru222
      @fotoguru222 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      That's the plan! Hopefully they will have done the track verification runs by then to prove their efficiency and range claims as well. 😎

  • @lsh3rd
    @lsh3rd 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hotrod McCammon is going to need to be restrained from ripping around the parking lot in the PI!!

  • @tvachon57
    @tvachon57 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I booked a free ticket with the promo code, thinking of going for the first 2 days...

  • @StanleysRCs
    @StanleysRCs 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm trying to get tickets, but it's showing up as $201 with Aptera's code. It's STILL December 5th!! I thought the price went up AFTER Dec 5th. :(

  • @colorado1975
    @colorado1975 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What web site do we use to snag a couple of tickets

  • @luxfino
    @luxfino 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Found the procedure fairly tricky to register. Then there was not Exhibit Plus Pass to select. Hope for another meet-up in the future. Charge on!

  • @glennzajic7318
    @glennzajic7318 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't understand those attendance numbers ( 107k ). I was there 35 years ago and would guess there were that many then. The Fallbrook Avocado Festival gets 100k each year and it is a one day event in a town of less than 50k people. Anyway, I am hoping for the best and new exposure / publicity is always welcome.

  • @mikegardner1589
    @mikegardner1589 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Aptera sends you a bussiness card with your name and association on it for the ticket.

    • @kevinworammusic
      @kevinworammusic 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Do I need to request this business card from Aptera? If so, how?

    • @mikegardner1589
      @mikegardner1589 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @kevinworammusic if you didn't get send one, there are some videos on how to make one for you.

    • @kevinworammusic
      @kevinworammusic 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mikegardner1589 thanks Mike, I found the aptera owners club video explaining it

  • @suunraze
    @suunraze 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Scout Motors is a subsidiary of VW

  • @Lachesisms
    @Lachesisms 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I tried to sign up yesterday but it didn't like the website, not sure what to put in there.

    • @IDNHANTU2day
      @IDNHANTU2day 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same here. I uploaded all the required documents. But it asked me for more proof.

  • @wineberryred
    @wineberryred 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Scout brand is owned by VW so it's basically going to be a VW engineered product, so think Pickup/SUV version of the ID4.

  • @danam0228
    @danam0228 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The world's largest trade show in terms of exhibition space is bauma, which takes place every three years in Munich. By combination of floorspace and attendance it is Euroter Hanover. CES is not even in top ten of these lists although a couple of auto industry trade shows are which is why I have sometimes brought up how aptera should go to auto shows in as many different countrys and cities as possible. Get this vehicle out in front of auto industry and auto consumers. Get people talking about it. Especially women who do go to car shows, not just guys, which electronic shows are inundated with

  • @TheGman68558
    @TheGman68558 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    After some work finally got registered. Are you allowed to brung a plus 1?

  • @ItsSeals
    @ItsSeals 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Will invest more after IPO not before.

    • @artsmith103
      @artsmith103 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think anytime after full demo meeting performance specs is marginally safe. Before then is stupid.

    • @LarryDickman1
      @LarryDickman1 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@artsmith103 I wouldn't say stupid. Depends on one's risk tolerance. I'm in the 500s accelerators and won't be putting anymore money in.

  • @artboymoy
    @artboymoy 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I got the email yesterday. Saw there's a code to waive the ticket fee, which is nice. It's a good place to showcase the Aptera. I still wonder if it's going to be the PI4 or not. I mean, it's in just over a month. I'll have to look into plane ticket prices...

    • @IDNHANTU2day
      @IDNHANTU2day 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good luck with this. I tried for two days. Uploaded all the credentials it asked for and they say I still need more.

  • @pfunk768
    @pfunk768 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Just released their EV9" ... a year after deliveries started

    • @ApteraOwnersClub
      @ApteraOwnersClub  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sorry was thinking of the ioniq 9. Get Kia and Hyundai confused sometimes

  • @MarcoLandin
    @MarcoLandin 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Whomever is coming to Las Vegas. let's also organize a meetup!

  • @johntrotter8678
    @johntrotter8678 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Sorry I can not make it, but hope lots of fans show up. And sympathetic press. And new investors.

  • @kevroll99
    @kevroll99 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got the invite to go to CES but the dates aren't going to work out unfortunately. Hopefully next time something comes up I can make it because I really want to see the Aptera in person and meet the people involved in it's development.

  • @bobhellman8676
    @bobhellman8676 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If Aptera has really created a vehicle worth owning, after the show they should turn it over to some independent/objective reviewers for evaluation.
    Motor Trend, Car & Driver, Consumer Reports, whomever.
    All of these events, from St. Moritz, Tesla Takeover, the Battery event, the UAE trip, and now this, have displayed the vehicle but they’ve avoided performance demonstrations like the plague.
    And now another $15 mil. crowdfunder ask.
    a) That takes a lot of balls without a true demonstration of the claims.
    b) Without an explanation for the USCG flatline, again, why would you just blindly donate?
    c) And the amount does what? Their USCG data shows ‘24-‘26 losses of roughly $200 mil.. How is there any path to success?
    Sorry, just shaking my head out loud…
    There are a lot of people smarter than me. Maybe one of them can explain how people stand a chance of getting their vehicle.

  • @MarcoLandin
    @MarcoLandin 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Got my final approval for CES, it’s gonna be great to meet other Aptera fans and reservation holders. If any of the influencers are putting together a meet up I’d love to know about it. And if not, I live in Vegas and am happy to coordinate something at a nearby spot

  • @gmv0553
    @gmv0553 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Scout is owned by Volkswagen!

    • @jasonhochstrasser8657
      @jasonhochstrasser8657 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Volkswagen has partnered with Rivian to get the Computer interface, so I can imagine that the Scouts will have very similar user interfaces as Rivians, which is high quality. At the same time Rivian's vehicles will be one of their chief competitors, especially once the R2 comes out in 2026.

  • @DrTeeHenry
    @DrTeeHenry 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The "Central Plaza" is outside, right? Google Maps shows it as a big parking lot, but apparently there has been a lot of construction going on there (particularly at the north end of the plaza parking lot). I wonder if the "parking lot" has been converted to more of a "plaza" as part of this renovation.

  • @billsmith5960
    @billsmith5960 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This is great news. Arcimoto was there in 2018 and even did free test drives. Elio Motors was even at CES too. Let's not forget Canoo was there last year. So this shows that CES leads to success when it comes to efficient and right sized transportation.

    • @johnmalcom9159
      @johnmalcom9159 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      None of those three vehicles have experienced success. One, Elio, gone altogether. The other two, Acrimoto and Canoo, on the verge of bankruptcy. I hope we don't follow those examples.

    • @billsmith5960
      @billsmith5960 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@johnmalcom9159 - It's different with Aptera this time. Trust me........

    • @Randy-J
      @Randy-J 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@johnmalcom9159 Exactly. His post makes no sense

    • @billsmith5960
      @billsmith5960 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@Randy-J - Aptera is different this time.

    • @Randy-J
      @Randy-J 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@billsmith5960 Agreed. However that's not how your comment reads. At least not to me nor John. CES is huge. I follow it every year.

  • @SteveBueche1027
    @SteveBueche1027 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Shame they may not have all the stats available when they get there. It’s better to say Aptera definitely can do this or that.

    • @harriettanthony7352
      @harriettanthony7352 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That is what is VERY LACKING, real proof, and not some computer modeling. And that will be 'the shoals upon which the good ship Aptera will founder'. Any investor is going to want proof, not spreadsheets

  • @bobhellman8676
    @bobhellman8676 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    AOC should interview USCG and present a valid understanding, to the fans, of the severe failure of the offering.
    If this doesn’t happen, then anyone considering investing in the latest crowdfunding round should consider…
    Hundreds of qualified investors looked at the offering and determined Aptera was not viable based on their own data.
    And ask yourself what possible reason you might have to ignore this important data point and drop your hard-earned?
    The CES preview and the reporting on it will get some excited. That’s the point of it.
    But, on due diligence, you really want to wait until verifiable PI test data, against claims, to replace promises.
    You may have a low 300 mile range 7-8 kWh, 20 mile solar contribution. Maybe not.
    But after all the years, shouldn’t you know before you part with your $?
    You should also consider what $15 mil might accomplish, when 10X is required to possibly get this closer to a settled-down cost.
    And, you should show the USCG data to someone experienced in manufacturing, and ask them what they would expect for the MSRP of a product of this type.
    Up to you of course, it’s your money.

  • @shilvock22
    @shilvock22 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You seemed pretty worried about scout motors, but you are aware that they're a subsidiary of Volkswagen, right? At least they'll be financially sound for a while

  • @gmv0553
    @gmv0553 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Glad you told me the ambassadors were given preference! Made my decision easy! Not going!

  • @harriettanthony7352
    @harriettanthony7352 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its of the first water that Aptera can be there! This writer will not be going, with the peril of winter storms and travel, I'd be NUTS to try and go. And I'd bet the hotels are either FULL or charging more than the mark up on a VW Bus, for a room next to the elevator shaft. Now lets hope for MORE than a 03 minute video of the event from HQ, and with a whole lot less talking[like the low speed test video}

  • @restonthewind
    @restonthewind 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another EV startup (albeit owned by VW) producing pickups and SUVs swims in cash while Aptera treads shallow water. Sure, large vehicles are popular in the U.S., but Scout has voluminous competition while Aptera has none. It's arguably more of a sports car, but if Aptera only captured a few percent of the market for Corollas and the like, it would be a roaring success while Scout competes in a market flooded with alternatives, yet Aptera can't raise a paltry $60M while companies like Scout raise billions. Why? I'd love to be proven wrong, but frankly, CES looks like a last-ditch effort to attract investment from high-stakes gamblers.

    • @billsmith5960
      @billsmith5960 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It's simple to see why. Chris and Steve have total control and will not give it up. So when VAG went to them with a 5B investment, Aptera refused it because VAG wants some control. This is because VAG has to answer to their stockholders and they said, "No investment unless we can have a say in the company." Thus VAG went to Rivian.
      If there's one thing holding Aptera back, it's that two guys with a limited track of success and going on round two of the same idea, want to have all of the money but nobody telling them what to do with it. Thus, those big investors walk away. Literally, nobody can tell those two what to do and thus they lose out on the experience that comes from those experienced investors.

    • @danielthompson3928
      @danielthompson3928 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And that’s how they literally lost their company the first time. The end result was that we all ended up with no Aptera and they received all the blame even though they had little to no control over what happened. I personally do not blame them. If only they were like Elon and had wealthy friends to support them then they could cede control to only those guys kind of like how Elon did. Everyone criticized Elon back then too.

    • @billsmith5960
      @billsmith5960 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@danielthompson3928 - So, if VAG or Elon offered them a billion, then it's good that they rejected it as they would lose control of the company and could be ousted yet again. As we know, their leadership ha shown for the last 5 years that they are extremely trustworthy with their claims. Thus no reason to question them at all.

    • @restonthewind
      @restonthewind 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@billsmith5960 True enough, but no one will hand them even a paltry $60M with no strings attached. Fund managers aren't investing their own money and have many strings attached to their investments for good reason. Even wealthy individuals hire managers to tie their own hands when tens of millions are involved. They need to tell a long line of friends and family that it's out of their control. I understand why Chris and Steve want to maintain control, but at the rate they're raising capital now, I'll never see an Aptera.

  • @rickrutledge9363
    @rickrutledge9363 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'd rather they simply start building cars...

    • @gr8dvd
      @gr8dvd 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This is a rare & timely opportunity get wide exposure in the hopes of attracting funding for full production. If successful they’ll be able to build more cars faster & cheaper. So seems a worthy investment of time & money.

    • @harriettanthony7352
      @harriettanthony7352 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey, OP we all would like to see the SEV built. So you can mail them a cheque for $200 millions of USD and they will happily build the cars. Right now, they are effectively broke.

  • @chrisrudzinski6241
    @chrisrudzinski6241 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Disappointing to know that they will not have a production ready vehicle to show us till next year...doesn't seem like they are planning to accomplish much more this year

  • @micbroc6435
    @micbroc6435 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Should have happened years ago.

  • @ryanl6316
    @ryanl6316 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    first company to make a truly affordable and good quality EV is going to take the cake.