I've got a few questions and an investor and pre-holder just looking to get the latest
I'm very confidant of the top and frontal impact tests but worry a bit concerned about the side. Does anyone have any insight here?
Is there any progress on the regulatory issues such as rebate allowance, camera usage for rear view mirrors (latest webinar wasn't super clear), helmut regulations etc.
Has a seating vendor been selected and a seat design been chosen?
Since battery tech updates, ie solid state etc, may not be ready for 1st production I'm thinking about leasing. Has there been ant movement on the financing front?
Will Roush be looking at the rear swing arm? The front and rear suspension designs look very antiquated, ie rocker arms in the front are 1980's technology.
Any insight on these topics would be greatly appreciated.
In addition to the many good points made above:
1. Aptera's sides are an ARCH, which is structurally MUCH stronger than a typical car door. Plus composites are much stronger than steel.
4. Any battery tech improvement will matter about 60% less for Aptera, since it uses about 60% less energy per mile.
5. MacPherson struts are 1940s technology, yet most modern cars use it successfully.
Best to attend ongoing zoom mtg when scheduled and ask but hundreds typically coming in
Many times they ask for questions in advance
They take questions an update their FAQ list on this forum. You can 🔍Search that in this forum.
If this helps with some of your questions:
I'm very confidant of the top and frontal impact tests but worry a bit concerned about the side. Does anyone have any insight here?
Even though their original early ~2009 model met and/or or exceeded required tested and had highest passing roof crush test results...The bottom line is they have to perform crash testing in the production intended model
Is there any progress on the regulatory issues such as rebate allowance, camera usage for rear view mirrors (latest webinar wasn't super clear), helmut regulations etc.
You can search the web for your state’s autocycle rules if there is a helmet rule you can read about it
Again if you search this forum… links have been shared.
Lots of great incentives in general for EV… all being proposed/assessed. Aptera’s super efficiency surely will help
I am 🙏 for $10k to be applied to this autocycke but “ the jury is out“ with pending talks/proposals
Has a seating vendor been selected and a seat design been chosen?
As stated in Chris’s many videos… Seats are a top priority and they looking at improvements as they “roll thriugh” their beta and subsequent development vehicles.
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I hope some of this helps
5: The biggest motivation that I'm aware of for the front suspension design is to get everything possible inside the body to minimize air drag. If the only thing outside is an upper and lower arm that's fantastic from an aero perspective. That means springs and shocks can't be out in the air and have to be back inside somewhere. Now if that compromises handling that's an issue to be dealt with, for example they are adding a sway bar.
I heard Roush is looking at the rear swing arm, and that it is the biggest suspension challenge. I don't know enough about suspension designs, but Aptera is probably making their choices according to a different set of design criteria, such as minimal frontal area presented for aerodynamics and minimal moment of inertia to counter the weight of the hub motors. Maybe that leads to an "antiquated" topology, but they seem to have the right people working on it.