Comments on: Delays for Aptera electric car http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/ The latest news on green cars Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TimmyBim http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/comment-page-1/#comment-5337 TimmyBim Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:31:54 +0000 http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/#comment-5337 I think it's unfortunate that this article blames the economy for the so-called 'delay'. In actuality, Aptera's December 2008 production models were NOT intended for consumer use to begin with, but rather for inside testing. In fact, their calendar has remained unchanged for the most part, with only a few weeks of difference between the old December production deadline, which can hardly be attributed to an economic downturn. Further study would have revealed to the editor of this article that Aptera has already produced the first 2e production model for use in 'quarantine' testing, with consumer models soon to follow by October of this year. They would also have found that Aptera is planning on expanding to other markets/states within 9-12 months after the first production models are sold locally. As an educated reader/EV enthusiast, I feel it's unfortunate that writers and editors will often inflate or dramatize their stories in order to match the current economic climate. However, Aptera's financial standing is quite stable, and according to their CTO Steve Fambro, they have plenty of funds to see them through production. Great job Aptera! Keep up the good work! Nevermind the naysayers. I think it’s unfortunate that this article blames the economy for the so-called ‘delay’. In actuality, Aptera’s December 2008 production models were NOT intended for consumer use to begin with, but rather for inside testing. In fact, their calendar has remained unchanged for the most part, with only a few weeks of difference between the old December production deadline, which can hardly be attributed to an economic downturn. Further study would have revealed to the editor of this article that Aptera has already produced the first 2e production model for use in ‘quarantine’ testing, with consumer models soon to follow by October of this year. They would also have found that Aptera is planning on expanding to other markets/states within 9-12 months after the first production models are sold locally. As an educated reader/EV enthusiast, I feel it’s unfortunate that writers and editors will often inflate or dramatize their stories in order to match the current economic climate. However, Aptera’s financial standing is quite stable, and according to their CTO Steve Fambro, they have plenty of funds to see them through production.

Great job Aptera! Keep up the good work! Nevermind the naysayers.

]]> By: OJW http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/comment-page-1/#comment-5234 OJW Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:23:23 +0000 http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/#comment-5234 Will you be able to get them in the UK? Will you be able to get them in the UK?

]]> By: T Loro http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/comment-page-1/#comment-5087 T Loro Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:45:36 +0000 http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/01/11/delays-for-aptera-electric-car/#comment-5087 I have just asked for my deposit back and have received no reply for 2 days. Perhaps they are all at the auto show...... I have just asked for my deposit back and have received no reply for 2 days. Perhaps they are all at the auto show……

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