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Stuff like this at that price ($32k) are just a novelty. Most people have no real use for something of this size and range, especially at that cost. (Technically 400 miles but only recharges ~40 miles/day).

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>EV drivers may relish that charging networks are climbing over each other to provide needed juice alongside roads and highways. But they may relish even more not having to make many recharging stops along the way as their EV soaks up the bountiful energy coming straight from the sun. That’s the bet from Aptera Motors, a crowdfunded, California-based maker of solar-powered electric vehicles. Aptera says it just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar electric vehicle. The EV’s latest version was engineered to rigorously test performance metrics such as range, solar charging capability, and efficiency, Aptera says.

Stuff like this at that price ($32k) are just a novelty. Most people have no real use for something of this size and range, especially at that cost. (Technically 400 miles but only recharges ~40 miles/day). Archive: https://archive.today/QH0Qz From the post: >>EV drivers may relish that charging networks are climbing over each other to provide needed juice alongside roads and highways. But they may relish even more not having to make many recharging stops along the way as their EV soaks up the bountiful energy coming straight from the sun. That’s the bet from Aptera Motors, a crowdfunded, California-based maker of solar-powered electric vehicles. Aptera says it just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar electric vehicle. The EV’s latest version was engineered to rigorously test performance metrics such as range, solar charging capability, and efficiency, Aptera says.

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Every time I see something like this the first thing I notice is all the empty space where more solar cells could be placed. They are really only using about 40 percent of the surface area for cells. Load that fucker up, all sides, all panels, fenders, everywhere one fits should have one. I mean, look at those front fenders, they make flexible solar panels now.

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Yeah, I agree. Especially with the flexible panels, then again it could be a weight thing. Adding even flexible panels adds weight/drag and you still have to add wire to connect them to batteries too.