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Solar Mobility with Aptera Chief of Design Jason Hill

Solar Mobility with Aptera Chief of Design Jason Hill

FromThe InEVitable


Solar Mobility with Aptera Chief of Design Jason Hill

FromThe InEVitable

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Length:
104 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Chief of Design at Aptera, Jason Hill! The guys chat with Jason about Aptera & the future of solar mobility!

01:43 - Jason's Art Center cohorts in 1990.
05:54 - Thoughts/attitudes toward EVs in the early 90s.
11:01 - Father & Uncle were both GM designers.
21:38 - Jason's internships in Europe.
25:29 - Aerovironment, CalTech wind tunnel project. EV1, GM Ultralite.
27:10 - Mercedes Benz design studio. MCC(Mercedes Compact Car), Eco Sprinter.
35:00 - Designing the Maybach.
40:42 - Left Mercedes for Samsung.
43:14 - Porsche Studios, designing the Carrera GT.
52:43 - Traveling for Porsche & teaching.
54:32 - Started design consultancy - Eleven LLC.
01:00:49 - Aptera, started in 2006. Designing the Aptera Type 1.
01:06:00 - What is an Aptera? Solar powered!
01:14:55 - What material is the Aptera made of?
01:16:32 - Aptera safety?
01:22:02 - How do they drive?
01:23:21 - Aptera Solar - adds 40+ miles/day. Designing cells for the car.
01:25:05 - Creative energy mission.
01:26:34 - Delivery Date & Price?
01:30:24 - Ultra-Efficiency. Platform for a Solar-Powered future.
01:32:08 - Early adopters of Aptera.
01:33:00 - The InEVitability of Solar Power!
01:34:12 - Colors?
01:40:08 - When can we drive it?
Released:
May 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The InEVitable! Join MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman each week as they explore the future of mobility, the future of the car, and the future of transportation! Where are we going, and how will we get there? Each week, the guys are joined by special guests ranging from celebrities, industry leaders, and car crazy folks. Charge up & join us!