The past 12 months have been anything but electric for some vehicle makers. Both Tesla and Ford have seen sales struggle. Meanwhile, the Trump administration let incentives for new EVs end last year – a further blow to the industry. Enter an upstart like Aptera Motors, which is attempting to scale up production of its first solar-powered vehicle (SEV). Utilizing extreme aerodynamic efficiency, Aptera’s vehicle achieves a remarkable 350 miles per gallon equivalent. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with Aptera Motors Co-Founder and CEO Chris Anthony to discuss the state of the industry, the future of transportation, and how he got his start fixing pinball machines.
00:00 – Introduction and Aptera Motors Overview
00:36 – Aptera’s Core Technology: Efficiency and Aerodynamics
01:29 – Solar Capability and EV Range
02:21 – The Origin and Founder’s Background
04:45 – Rethinking Manufacturing and Production
06:28 – The Unique Design and Aerodynamic Drag
08:27 – Biggest Challenges: Capital and Scaling
09:26 – Customer Orders and Community Engagement
11:35 – Ultimate Vision and Avoiding EV Industry Pitfalls
17:49 – The Right to Repair Service Model
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