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Electric Vehicles are a key part of our tomorrow and how we get there. If we can get all the fossil fuel vehicles off our roads, out of our seas and out of our skies, we'll have a much better environment. This community is where we discuss the various different vehicles and news stories regarding electric transportation.

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Honda commits to going out of business by pulling back on EVs as sales rise (electrek.co)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Check out Aptera. They should start shipping vehicles next year.

Failing that, Rivian is a great EV brand if youu have the money.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm kind of excited about the Telos. I hope that has established itself and has a good reputation by the time I'm ready to replace my Kona.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Yes! I’ve been keeping an eye on them, too. They’re supposed to offer Aptera solar panel options for the MT1. I’m curious what kind of daily range they can get through solar alone. For me, the possibility of solar supported charging is the most exciting part of the next generation of EVs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm drawn to the size. I like my little car but it's always a challenge when doing home projects. Getting an EV that's about the same footprint, fits us and the dogs but also lets me haul like a long bed pickup? Yes, please!

I don't drive much or very far so even the entry level option would be good for me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You need an array of solar panels the size of a house to be able to charge a car significantly. The sun isn't that strong and cars use a lot of energy.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

The Aptera design doesn’t run on solar in a real-time sense, but their focus on extreme efficiency right down to aerodynamics means the car can charge as much as 50 miles per day on solar alone. For sunny climates that’s perfect for a commuter vehicle.