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Aptera Paradigm wants to rethink EVs

We're skeptical but maybe the company can pull it off.

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Sean Szymkowski
It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.
Sean Szymkowski
Aptera Paradigm solar EV
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Aptera is back again, this time with a promised "never-charge" solar EV.

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The idea is to leave it out in the sun to charge the car, while powerful solar panels suck up the energy.

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It's a good idea, but we're highly skeptical.

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We'll see if Aptera can pull it off. The company went bankrupt nine years ago in pursuit of other breakthroughs.

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