Post AcS1PcKfDmLZnm6vsO by glightly@mastodon.social
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(DIR) Post #AcS09oKWkJtwQOwhvM by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T01:36:12Z
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Since everybody seems interested in weird-looking electric cars today, I'll share that I'm especially excited about the Aptera.It's a solar-electric car that is supposed to have up to 1,000 mile range and will be able to charge up to 40 miles a day using the built-in solar panels. Imagine off-the-grid commuting. I'm watching it closely. The target launch date is late next year, and I can't wait! https://aptera.us/
(DIR) Post #AcS0fswt6poy14BPii by glightly@mastodon.social
2023-12-04T01:41:59Z
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@grammargirl I thought the Aptera was already out? There's a whole Aptera Owners Club. https://www.youtube.com/@ApteraOwnersClub
(DIR) Post #AcS0nlsBIjbyO4k3m4 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T01:43:25Z
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I feel like I should add/disclose that I made a small investment in the company, but doing so makes me uncomfortable. Do. not. invest. based. on. my. advice. PLEASE. It's probably the riskiest investment I've ever made. I just think it is good technology for the world, and I want to support it.
(DIR) Post #AcS0xypvxOvnUPYhea by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T01:45:17Z
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@glightly It's still just in the preorder phase. The details on that channel say, "I am just a preorder holder, an investor and a huge fan." A lot of the people who have preordered are really excited about it. :)
(DIR) Post #AcS13PX87v85jgLwdE by bandersona1@thecanadian.social
2023-12-04T01:46:13Z
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@grammargirl A great idea! Not gonna cut it in the snow here. Even though Alberta is one of the sunniest places in Canada.
(DIR) Post #AcS15KWXisMqmJzejo by timo21@mastodon.sdf.org
2023-12-04T01:46:21Z
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@grammargirl It looks like potholes in the road would be detrimental to that design.
(DIR) Post #AcS15x7OEKQ8TbWcRk by DemocracySpot@mstdn.social
2023-12-04T01:46:42Z
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@grammargirl Stylish.
(DIR) Post #AcS195GIPOoebPBTGK by Infoseepage@mastodon.social
2023-12-04T01:47:17Z
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@grammargirl Launching any day now since 2006. They've already been liquidated once. In may their annual report for the prior year showed that they'd halved the number of employees and had an operating loss of 60+ million against 40 million in assets. If they have more than a handful of prototypes, I'd be very surprised.
(DIR) Post #AcS1G2cAeJPGQ3jWhE by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T01:48:32Z
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@Infoseepage Yeah, they currently have only a small number of prototypes. They're building the cars that will go through stuff like crash tests right now.
(DIR) Post #AcS1PKR5l8nGIUyoOe by marinaepelman@mastodon.social
2023-12-04T01:50:11Z
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@grammargirl This is the most SoCal thing ever :-)
(DIR) Post #AcS1PcKfDmLZnm6vsO by glightly@mastodon.social
2023-12-04T01:50:16Z
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@grammargirl Ok. I just kept seeing videos of them for years so I assumed they were already released.
(DIR) Post #AcS1TjfjsDiniyvrd2 by hopeward@sfba.social
2023-12-04T01:51:00Z
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@grammargirl If you can and you want to, why not? They do sound like an objectively good idea- thanks for sharing the info!
(DIR) Post #AcS1U8Mo3kQqJVGb5c by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T01:51:03Z
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@marinaepelman You're not wrong.
(DIR) Post #AcS1z9mUqoavg34lc0 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T01:56:41Z
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@sindarina LOL!
(DIR) Post #AcS2HCdexvPrkgY0h6 by Infoseepage@mastodon.social
2023-12-04T01:59:57Z
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@grammargirl I love to look at really weird think outside the box designs for smaller vehicles and generally think that 90% of the vehicle trips on the road could be taken in something much smaller and more energy efficient.I've taken rides in things like a prototype of a Commuter Cars Tango and a Smart Fortwo. And like things like the Fiat 500.
(DIR) Post #AcS2WEa020Ga7E0FNo by dendari@mastodon.world
2023-12-04T02:02:40Z
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@grammargirl I'm with you on this, but they e delayed the target date a couple of times already I believe.
(DIR) Post #AcS2awzcqUGZ1GEprk by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T02:03:27Z
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@michaelgalassi Cool. š Something like this would be perfect for me; I would love to see them make it to market.
(DIR) Post #AcS2gObBdRYE5LP5hQ by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T02:04:31Z
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@Infoseepage Cool! I'd love to try the prototype. For now, I just watch videos. :)
(DIR) Post #AcS3BjSA9HpTk17otE by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T02:10:11Z
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@dendari Yup, I'm still (cautiously) hopeful, but that's also why I'm also trying to make it super clear I'm not encouraging anyone to invest.
(DIR) Post #AcS3O9NVaPcvcYryXQ by PeterBronez@hachyderm.io
2023-12-04T02:12:23Z
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@grammargirl @pluralistic really looking forward to eventually getting an #Aptera. Iāve been trying to buy an enclosed, three wheel, electric commuter for years. Thatās all the car I need for most of my transportation needs.I like the #Carver, but itās (1) not available in the USA and (2) an āenclosed scooterā which simply isnāt safe enough for American highways. https://carver.earth/Same story with #Arcimoto ā not really a car https://www.arcimoto.com/
(DIR) Post #AcS4SefpGx5rnK9K0O by chris@abraham.su
2023-12-04T02:24:26Z
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@grammargirlIn December 2023 investing in an EV company seems extremely risky. But I'm sure by 2024 EVs will be cool again.
(DIR) Post #AcS4nJ1MyGscio4bIG by chris@abraham.su
2023-12-04T02:28:06Z
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@grammargirlI saw it on YouTube. I would totally buy one. It's awesome!
(DIR) Post #AcS7MAlJrwjt9QJrnc by izaya@social.shadowkat.net
2023-12-04T02:55:06.526778Z
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@grammargirl whoa that is a weird looking car :D optimising for weight seems like the simplest way to improve efficiency also
(DIR) Post #AcS7QR8qucQZ6rMO8G by Hiker_Scott@mstdn.ca
2023-12-04T02:57:38Z
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@grammargirl I invested in a promising startup that could have revolutionized EVs through battery tech... and rode it down to zero.Fingers crossed yours will do better!!
(DIR) Post #AcS7R9VjwssaiaPHuq by AccordionBruce@mastodon.social
2023-12-04T02:57:48Z
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@grammargirl Thatās an interesting point āConflict of disinterestā (neologism?) = Where pointing out you have an investment might be seen as more of a promotion than not
(DIR) Post #AcS8LFPHDQHBDi8Ei0 by abookguy@bookstodon.com
2023-12-04T02:54:25Z
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@grammargirl I applaud your decision to invest as I think that this is part of the transportation mix of the future.
(DIR) Post #AcS8LGIDv8EDy7q7M0 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T03:07:54Z
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@abookguy Thanks!
(DIR) Post #AcS8NSXVMLGEWu2F3Q by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T03:08:19Z
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@Hiker_Scott Bummer, but thanks. Fingers crossed and all that. :)
(DIR) Post #AcSBnRf3XxdrCJeM1w by acm_redfox@jawns.club
2023-12-04T03:46:37Z
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@grammargirl wow, neat! looks a little luggage-limited though! š³
(DIR) Post #AcSDv6XW9yvJunu65Y by NaturaArtisMagistra@mastodon.world
2023-12-04T04:10:24Z
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@grammargirl Available in U.S. ?
(DIR) Post #AcSJaQsDxlyCcj7CSm by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T05:13:55Z
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@acm_redfox That's what I thought at first too, but the website says "Apteraās rear cargo space is about 32.5 cubic feet, the size of a small hot tub or a large refrigerator, and big enough for 2 adults to sleep in. Hereās an idea of what you can fit inside." And then there's a photo: https://aptera.us/faq/
(DIR) Post #AcSJhsvO4J0peK9FXE by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T05:15:16Z
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@NaturaArtisMagistra That's the plan although it's not available anywhere yet.
(DIR) Post #AcSMCWyluWk2TLTKxU by dctucker@mastodon.world
2023-12-04T05:43:13Z
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@grammargirl I love the concept and design. I understand what they're trying to achieve, as I'm a car nut and familiar with marine & automobile composite construction. As Colin Chapman of Lotus said, "Add lightness." This would absolutely handle 95%+ of my actual driving needs. And it eliminates many of the current EV hassles as a suburban apartment dweller.I want one. I'm rooting for #Aptera, though it feels pricey for what it is.
(DIR) Post #AcSMsmqXJ6ubqVlkrw by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T05:50:45Z
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@kmeisthax Yeah, I have that concern too. They are gearing up to do crash tests in the nearish future, and the outcome of those will be important.
(DIR) Post #AcSNL8otCiAS6UWGNE by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-12-04T05:55:54Z
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@undead It's a two-seater, so definitely not for families with kids. And I don't know about chains. I agree it doesn't look like a car you want to drive through 2 feet of snow.But for commuting in a moderate climate, it looks great, which would still meet the needs of a lot of people.
(DIR) Post #AcSQDd4n7w6xUL4DVQ by joemcl@mastodon.cloud
2023-12-04T06:28:13Z
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@grammargirl same here.
(DIR) Post #AcTLBABTGtgSgl9jzU by acm_redfox@jawns.club
2023-12-04T17:06:26Z
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@grammargirl whoah! it must really go deep; the back looks so slim! spiff!