Why the Aptera solar car represents a paradigm shift for the auto industry

[amosbatto]

I wrote an article explaining why Aptera's two design goals of being as energy efficient as possible and minimizing the capital costs of its production represent a paradigm shift for the auto industry.

Why the Aptera solar car represents a paradigm shift for the auto industry

The two-seat Aptera solar car is arguably the most important automobile currently under development, despite the fact that some don’t consider the three-wheeled autocycle to be a “real …

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I'm curious what you all think I got wrong or right. Cheers.

 

[Kerbe]

I wrote an article explaining why Aptera's two design goals of being as energy efficient as possible and minimizing the capital costs of its production represent a paradigm shift for the auto industry.

Why the Aptera solar car represents a paradigm shift for the auto industry

The two-seat Aptera solar car is arguably the most important automobile currently under development, despite the fact that some don’t consider the three-wheeled autocycle to be a “real …

amosbbatto.wordpress.com

I'm curious what you all think I got wrong or right. Cheers.

It's quite a dissertation! It's well-structured, well-written and, overall, it supports its thesis - but my cursory reading revealed a number of points that an editor would question. Here's a sampling: 1) "solar vehicle" as opposed to "solar charging vehicle" - the terms are not interchangeable., 2) Aptera is testing several solutions to dashboard glare and footwell width - is it accurate to describe these issues as if they are part of a production vehicle?, 3) Aptera has not released the vehicle's coefficient of drag figures., 4) Aptera's doors do not open more than an inch or two wider than the width of the vehicle, whereas standard vehicle door open to nearly double the width of the vehicle., 5) Aptera's document holder is a zippered pouch, not a net., 6) What "creature comforts" does Aptera lack?, 7) Aptera has a standard wire harness - what it has replaced is a centralized electrical control system with a semi-decentralized one., 8) Although Epic boats are currently made from CF materials, during Anthony's tenure they were made from a GF/foam sandwich - which was to have been the material of choice for the Aptera., 9) Chevrolet produced the "Stingray" trim of its Corvette from 1963-1976., 10) The Mazda MX-5 is not an "expensive sports car", expecially when compared to current 2-seater offerings from Nissan, Toyota, Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc.

Were I to do a closer reading of the text I'd most likely bring more points to your attention. IMHO it's always wise to eliminate as many opportunities for criticism as possible!