Solar-powered startup Aptra Motors has just announced another milestone in the launch of its much-anticipated flagship model. The solar cells are now being manufactured with the help of Maxeon Solar Technologies, a recently announced battery supplier from Aptera, in a "business-to-business partnership".
Since the launch of its flagship solar electric vehicle that bears the company's name, Aptra has worked tirelessly to deliver it to its customers. We know this because the startup has been very transparent about its progress, providing video updates to its growing number of owners and dedicated fans at least once a month.
As an energy efficiency improvement startup, Aptra is taking a different approach this time, tapping into a number of vendors to help assemble and manufacture solar cells, which Aptra is doing at its new 130,000 square foot facility in Vista, California.
As the Aptera SEV goes through its gamma phase before entering the delta phase of production later this year, the startup has acquired one of the most important, if not the most important, supplies in Rolodex: solar cells. Since Maxeon is already in operation, the two companies have already started manufacturing solar panels.
The solar electric car startup announced its newest supply partner in a press release, along with another video update explaining how the unique mobile technology and ongoing manufacturing process works.
Abera describes the new deal as a "business-to-business partnership" in which Maxeon will supply its highly efficient Generation 3 solar cells to Aptera, whose solar engineers integrate biaxial (curved) solar panel technology. It was actually developed in Vista, California. Mark Babcock, Chief Revenue Officer and interim CEO of Maxeon, discussed choosing Aptera as the new mobile communications company;
We are delighted to have been selected by Aptera to bring the next stage of solar energy innovation to market. At Maxeon, we offer the highest quality and most efficient solar technology, and Aptera's mission to create solar mobility is a natural progression of that innovation. The vehicle will contain the same exceptional cells as the highly efficient solar panels that power homes and businesses;
With over 35 years of experience in the field, Maxeon Solar Technologies has the know-how to deliver critical advanced solar technology to the 40 miles of daily travel promised by the sun-powered Aptera electric vehicle alone. Maxeon's resume includes access to over 1,000 patents and more than 3.5 billion solar cells in use today.
Increased production of the Apterra SEV is expected in the first half of 2023 at the aforementioned Vista plant, while final assembly will take place at Aptera's headquarters in Carlsbad, California. Several different versions of Aptera can now be ordered for just $100, however, if you follow this link, you can get your own Aptera for just $70.
Check out Aptera's latest video update below, which provides more details on solar power generation:
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