• Ulrich@feddit.org
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    8 days ago

    Don’t worry, they don’t have any plans of actually producing or selling anything.

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      8 days ago

      Kinda skeptical myself. For anyone unaware, they tried to make an Aptera model several years ago before all the trade fuckery, and despite making waves and turning heads, they eventually had to call it quits due to lack of funding.

      I hope they succeed this time, now that people want EVs, but my expectations of success are low.

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        7 days ago

        I ordered one in 2021. Supposed to be delivered by EOY '22. EOY '22 they release a new prototype. No explanation was offered of why they didn’t start deliveries. They’ve pushed back the production date many times since then they introduced like 3 more prototypes while fundamentally redesigning the entire vehicle, including the chassis and powertrain, at different times.

        So yeah, I don’t think they have any intention of being “successful”, I think they’re just an investment grift.