Important Innovations

  Solar Car Going into Production                                             Source:  Aptera  Long Range, Relatively Inexpensive & Revolutionary California-based startup Aptera is bringing into production a revolutionary, 3-wheel, solar-powered electric car with very long range and the potential, according to some automotive experts, to create a new industry.  Here are the pertinent facts: Aptera's solar-powered, 3-wheel EV, called Launch Edition, delivers 400 miles on a single charge with its initial, 42 kwh battery Some automotive experts believe this 3-wheel car is such an innovative breakthrough vehicle, that it will create a brand new automotive genre and industry Relatively inexpensive at $33,200 and is expected to attract young consumers and people on a limited budget as big buyers Claims to be the world's most efficient s...

  Volcon's Stag For Electrified, Off-Roading Adventures                                                  Source:  Volcon Electric UTV Can Hit 80 MPH Texas-based e-powersports company Volcon has just unveiled its first all-electric, utility terrain vehicle (UTV), the Stag. The EV can hit speeds up to 80 mph and is capable of 100-plus miles of range on a charge.  It joins Volcon's very well received electric, off-road motorcycles, the Grunt and the Runt, as part of a lineup of ultra-fun off-roaders.  Volcon says the Stag has the latest in EV technology and extreme power, without the noise and emissions of other popular UTVs.  What I find particularly compelling about the vehicle is that it is so smart.  It has unique Human Machine Integration - HMI - along with onboard cameras to tape the adventure and advanced conne...