Aptera Gamma Debut with special guest Sandy Munro!

Before the world debut of the Aptera Gamma, we got a tour of the Aptera facility with special guest Sandy Munro. they showed us the future manufacturing facility and a preview of the process they will use to build the Aptera.
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[@jimcmf2]

Wow....how fast things are changing.

[@ModernSunlight]

I've been following Aptera for close to 2 years now, a reservation holder and small investor. I played your video on the big TV and found myself clapping at the announcements to Sandy Monroe. ;-) I'm from Longmont. Will be following your channel. thanks for the video!

[@woolerybrad]

As a manufacturing engineer, I'm so happy with the attention they've given to designing the Aptera for manufacturing and building out the assembly process as efficiently as possible. Love that they're allowing access to the BMS details as well - setting new standards for transparency and right to repair!

[@AstroStrongBox]

Where did they release BMS details?

[@woolerybrad]

@@AstroStrongBox I don't know if they've released BMS specifications to the public yet. I was referring to the video, starting at 8:43 where he discusses the BMS and how owners will have access to all of the details for the cells and overall pack health.

[@MrGamelover23]

@@AstroStrongBox what's bms?

[@AstroStrongBox]

@@MrGamelover23 Battery Management System

[@AstroStrongBox]

Great meeting you at day 2 after party at Fully Charged.

[@MachE_VLOG]

It was so great meeting you Blaze! - Liv

[@nntflow7058]

You need to swap for the Black one, it looks way way better!

[@MachE_VLOG]

It does look quite cool. Sharky. But I prefer the silver. - Liv

[@renuing]

Thanks so much for posting and including all the extras rather than just the main reveal, very informative! Loved the format

[@sojourner4726]

The plus and minus petals are back! We will ignore the ugly gear select font for now.

[@IBMara]

Love it! Love it! Love it! I love Aptera for what it is doing to better our planet. I love Aptera for its innovation and revolution. I love all the people involved in its creation and production. I love those who are supporting Aptera financially and those who are spreading the good words about it. Thank you to all involved. You are definitely the forward thinking, unselfish, good-hearted people the world needs more of. Great video. Thanks.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Thanks for the kind words! - Liv

[@Rhynri]

Thanks for this! As a fellow pre-orderer, it’s great to see all this.

[@jefferylegere]

please release the production line video for all of us to watch!

[@MachE_VLOG]

Ooh yes! We've asked them for that video so maybe they will let us share it in a future video or release it themselves. It was super cool to see! - Liv

[@MachE_VLOG]

Ooh yes! We've asked them for that video so maybe they will let us share it in a future video or release it themselves. It was super cool to see! - Liv

[@ryanstice7014]

Thanks for sharing, as a pre-orderer I wish I could have been there, but this was almost as good!

[@MachE_VLOG]

We felt really fortunate to get this opportunity! So I'm glad we could share it! - Liv

[@ChargingtheRoad]

Seeing the Aptera upclose at Fully Charged Live was a great sight to see! Big props to the team!

[@christophejeunot7155]

Amazing progress for Aptera. Few things at first glance: 1) The font on the flat screen is trying too hard to be different. The car is already unique by itself. 2) The yoke looks like Felix the cat. It’s fine with me, but the flat button with the logo give it a look if a cat with one tooth. 3) The pedals are great but for some reason I would have loved them in aluminium cast. I know those three points are trivial in the grand scheme of this project. Little details easy to fix if needed and certainly not crucial for now. A fast production time is what is at stake. Great job aptera. Overall it looks stunning!

[@IBMara]

I love the fact I will be greeted with a smile every time I enter my Aptera.

[@Lord_Mangoat]

Great video! Loving what Aptera is doing. Hoping that the cupholders change though. Not a big fan of that net thing they have right now. Honestly, this might be my only complaint, which is minor. Curious if hail or going over a bumpy road might activate the hatch opening.

[@_sticks_]

I'll sell you an alternative. Wait until I get my Aptera so I can make measurements 😆

[@fotoguru222]

I heard one of the Aptera folks at the reveal mentioned that that cup holder is not going to be in the final product. They has already designed something better for the next (and last?) production intent prototype.

[@4SeaDoc]

I was there, and you've done a wonderful job of sharing the experience on Thursday!!! Exciting times ahead...

[@MachE_VLOG]

Much appreciated! ❤️ glad you got to be there for the excitement too! - Liv

[@brianrosenlof388]

Wow, it really is impressive seeing how far along they are in the manufacturing design. Big props to Aptera!

[@D0li0]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. So so so looking forward to this thing to hit the streets.. Do we know if Aptera is going with the Tesla supercharger port standard yet?

[@n.brucenelson5920]

Negotiations are still ongoing.

[@D0li0]

@@n.brucenelson5920 I really appreciated the "SC standard" campaign that Aptera did/ is doing. With a slight tweak, I think that SC & CCS should be recognized as co-standards.. Like how IDE & SCSI or how SATA & SAS & now NVMe(U2) are all computer storage disk bus standards... I prefer SC for pure engineering minimalist aspects, and can simultaneously understand how "the industry" is just not capable of such collaborative standards decision making... But I also remember the GM MagnaCharger (EV1 & s-10 used) and the AvCon standards (RAV4, Ranger, etc used) used in the '90s & '00s. So there can absolutely be more than one way to push electrons on wires...

[@mrennick]

Thank you! Excited for my Luna order. Sounds like we have the same spec. Should be an amazing, innovative car.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yesss! That's so exciting. ❤️ - Liv

[@amehaiza]

It is amazing ..

[@fred993a]

LIV - you live on the cutting edge!

[@MachE_VLOG]

💙💙💙the future is bright! - Liv

[@MachE_VLOG]

💙💙💙The future is bright! - Liv

[@InstantTorqueYT]

Do you mind if I use clips from your video? I'll credit you.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Appreciate you asking. Sure you can use clips with credit. Can you send us a link to your video when you post it? [e-mail] thanks

[@InstantTorqueYT]

@@MachE_VLOG Thanks! It's up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ3We4FplKZ8oqs

[@Kunath-Group]

One question: did you see / hear speakers (radio) in the aptera?

[@MachE_VLOG]

We did not. We will go check it out today and see if we can - Liv

[@fotoguru222]

One Aptera employee mentioned that the premium sound system is not yet fully designed by their pro audio engineer. We'll need to wait for the Delta prototype reveal in a few months to hear that. The good news is that they will make quite a few of them for show and tell events across the USA.

[@jameswack1823]

WOW! SO glad someone captured and shared THIS presentation. It WILL be shared!!

[@BobDiaz123]

Aptera is the beginning of a whole new class of cars. In the coming years, watch from copycats.

[@charangohabsburg1]

I never associated the Mini with BMW. I actually had to do a Google search to find the name of the company that brought the Mini to the world. It was the British Motod Company (BMC), and I think i never heard that name before. I hope that the Aptera will become even more iconic than the Mini Cooper, and that Aptera will stand on its own feet for more than just a few decades. Undoubtedly the potential is there as a fast transition from ICE to EVs will require super efficient vehicles in order to use wisely the not yet plentiful available battery materials (same goes for energy recources).

[@jessicakirsh]

Great video!! So glad to have met you!!

[@MachE_VLOG]

Oh my gosh Jessica it was an absolute pleasure to meet you! You are such a gem! A diamond! Sorry we didn't get to say bye! -Liv

[@jessicakirsh]

@@MachE_VLOG Likewise, Liv! Keep on, keeping on. You are strong. You are valued. You are worthwhile. You are heard. You are seen. You are valid. Never forget those things. Anytime you need a reminder, I'm here for you.

[@ModernSunlight]

they are working to start Aptera regional clubs based on the apteraownersclub channel. I think you guys would be great to lead this up for Colorado?

[@MachE_VLOG]

That would be fun! We can see if/when we get our - Liv

[@thejuanderful]

As a traveling performer I need certain storage dimensions. The Gamma version definitely looked closer to what I need. From an engineering stand point I wonder how hard it would be to make a four seat version that could collapse the back seats. Thanks for sharing. It looks amazing!

[@MachE_VLOG]

Traveling performer? That's so cool! What do you perform? And ya it looked bigger than I was expecting! - Liv

[@thejuanderful]

@@MachE_VLOG I do flow art. LED flower sticks and fiber optic whips have been my focus and soon I plan to start performing with fire. I also do cosplay and the jellyfish costume is a bit bulky. After that the more room I get the better the tent I can use 😃.

[@07babbe]

I would love to reserve one but a little concerned about two topics: 1. Will it be available in Hawaii and if so, who will repair it? 2. Who will be willing to insure this and at what cost?

[@MachE_VLOG]

These are totally valid questions! We plan to go visit them as soon as we can and spend some more time asking these questions! Let us know if there's more you want to know! - Liv

[@07babbe]

@@MachE_VLOG Any information about what states will have them available, are they legal in all fifty states, who can repair and in surance concerns would be good to know before I reserve one. Thanks for all the info. It could be a good fit for me.

[@keithoftheshire2805]

Go Aptera..............excellent!

[@SalPilotMD]

Awesome video with great background on their manufacturing system which with Sandy Munro's help should make a big difference on their 2023 launch window. I did notice something on the front wheel fairings/covers. With the wheels turned to lock the small tails look like they might drag on an uneven road surfaces (there might be a few of those on American roads). Suspect a small design element they may change for Delta. As a pre-order holder I also cannot wait for delivery.

[@namenotshown9277]

Shame all their data giving the hype is theoretical only, going to be quite a shock when they show actual data.

[@davivify]

Name suggestion for your Aptera: You could call it the Photon Torpedo.

[@kaygiegert4824]

I am considering one of these, but I live on a gravel road that gets pot holes sometimes. It is drivable for regular cars, but small cars that sit close to the ground have to go very slow. Any body know how the Aptera would do on gravel?

[@iansmith6728]

There's 7" ground clearance. Gravel roads should be ok. Dirt tracks might be a challenge with punctures until the 3rd track wears in.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

I live in rural Iowa and will be reporting on my experience with an early delivery.

[@tims8603]

It's not that low. I have a Honda Fit. It's only about 4" from the bottom of the front to the ground. It scrapes on steep inclines but not on a regular road. I had to add some extensions to my car ramps to avoid ruining the front plastic parts. Most modern sedans are low in front to keep air from going under the car. Aptera doesn't need that because the underside is smooth and streamlined. Gravel roads are torturous for the finish on the body though.

[@IBMara]

You are aware Aptera has an off-road option? Find out more @ https//:Aptera.us

[@joelsmith4394]

Bear in mind that the front wheel pants (that is what they call them!?) are hard mounted to the wheel hub and thus move up and down with the wheels on the suspension. Point being that you won’t encounter the circumstance where sudden compression of the suspension springs causes the wheel to rise up into the wheel well momentarily reducing you ground clearance as in a conventional car. Excepting compression of the tire itself, you will always have the 7” of clearance. The back wheel is the more familiar scenario so there… yeah. Worse case, they are offering an off-road package; at least eventually. Expect some sacrificed efficiency in exchange for more generous ground clearance and entry & exit angles.

[@RCdiy]

Sharky , Dolly for dolphin, Shamu

[@RealEngineer]

Suite dressed factory workers in the presentation video. Bruh.. 🫣

[@melaniecribbs4802]

How does this handle on snow, ice, and high wind and in the mountains?

[@jimsavarese5221]

If you put the teeth on call him Bruce, if no teeth how about Dory or Nemo?

[@jimsavarese5221]

Is Blucifer here at the show?

[@n.brucenelson5920]

If you call him Bruce, I will probably show up!

[@MachE_VLOG]

Blucifer is here in the parking lot! Blucifer's friend is on display! - Liv

[@MachE_VLOG]

I love this. My Aptera will definitely be a shark! - Liv

[@glenntaylor5222]

Its all make believe and cartoons!

[@carolinebray82]

I'd like see the safety crash test 🤣

[@n.brucenelson5920]

Those will be conducted by a third party to FMVSS Part 200 standards as soon as they have delta vehicles available to test, and will be made public.

[@truman4956]

I’m not trolling, but what is the market for a two seat vehicle?

[@MachE_VLOG]

Probably quite diminished but my vehicle is actually a 2 seater (I took out the back seats) so I'm personally very comfortable with a 2 seater. - Liv

[@MitroVorga]

Athermic glasses?

[@michaelrstover]

Call it "Guppy"

[@spacey22]

This looks like a car from the future! Designed by someone in the 1960s 🤣

[@Electronic424]

I'd love to see them scale this concept up into a larger vehicle that can seat 7+ people. Perhaps even like a bus.

[@richh650]

Unfortunately that would make it like just any other inefficient SUV that our market is already overwhelmed with...

[@michelcote]

Thanks for showing the whole presentation.

[@johnmalcom9159]

The manufacturing left some critical elements out. The first, being furnishing the stations with the inventory they need for what is done at the station. With only 12 minutes per station, the inventory needs to be at the station in sufficient quantities to support the line's rate of movement. The second thing not addressed is the performance of the Aptera Production Quality Assurance function. Supposedly done at each station within the 12 minutes. The third, what is done if some station fails to meet their target time goal or QA at the station stops the line, and the line stops or ?????

[@tims8603]

These are things they will need to work out. They're a few months away from a production model. The AGVs can move in any direction so the can pull one out if it needs more time.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

Production will not start out at full speed in any case. Initial builds proceed very deliberately until everyone is familiar with the process at each station, and understands the issues they meet in each step.

[@IBMara]

I believe Steve did mention that if something went wrong at a particular station that vehicle would be taken out of the line, the problem corrected and then put back online.

[@gandmemoney]

Nice job, well done. If you ran over a 4 inch log would it get caught on the wheel cover? And if you pull up to close to a curb would it damage the wheel cover? Just trying to help.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

No. The wheel cover would rise with the wheel, unlike the front air dam on many similar sized cars. Close won't damage a wheel cover, but scraping it could.

[@peterjorgensen3]

The front few inches are EVA foam so you can bump into stuff and it doesn't damage it. The offroad kit will hopefully be a lot higher for rough roads and stuff.

[@tonytiger8248]

@@peterjorgensen3 why not make the whole cover Eva foam

[@peterjorgensen3]

@@tonytiger8248 Or the bottom 6 inches of it a flexible rubber curtain? Like they have around the bottom edge of semi truck cabs?

[@rickpellicciotti]

Will they take my Elio "all in" credit as a deposit? :)

[@Trades46]

Love you guys, but can't say the same for Sandy Munro. Guy comes off a little bit of a shill and sleaze even if he has experience doing teardowns for major OEMs.

[@johnmalcom9159]

So do you know Sandy personally? I worked on a vehicle project he established the process for. He is talented and authentic. Back under your bridge!

[@IBMara]

Sandy Monroe is a straight shooter. His get down to business, no nonsense attitude may be offensive to some, but to those who need his advice he is a welcome team player and he loves the Aptara so he can't be all bad.

[@joelsmith4394]

He may not be that great of a public speaker / presenter but that hardly disqualifies his reputation as being the guy you want on your team for design for manufacturing. A great confidence booster for me and many others.

[@tonytiger8248]

@@johnmalcom9159 what is sandy monroes background that so many companies call him. MIT or something similar

[@BlondieSuperdog]

SURE BRUCE mr Ambassador no one can produce and tell you how many - Not Telsa ; not BYD , Not VW.. they probably can't tell you how many vehicles they will make based on last months production which in Aptera's case is zero. You kept telling me they had socked parts and had a real supply chain - your just a liar.

[@johnmalcom9159]

Ok Mr. Jerk, reveal your valid source of data that verifies your critical statements. I suspect none and of course no knowledge of Aptera business or engineering operations. Back under your bridge.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

What are "socked parts"? You have never even visited the site as far as I can tell, and are willing to post FUD regardless of what is known. "your'? (sic) Really? If English isn't your first language, you could be forgiven for your difficulties in it. Perhaps that is the case.

[@BlondieSuperdog]

So how many will be made a month starting in September? Zero? Give us a solid number you've had years to get to this point and still giving excuses - where is the beef?

[@n.brucenelson5920]

There is not a single manufacturer who can do this, especially with Covid. Tesla has had about the same amount of time with Cybertruck, and yet we know far more about Aptera.

[@johnmalcom9159]

I think Vinfast, the Vietnamese EV manufacturer is the only EV company to deliver their vehicles from concept to actual delivery in 36 months. (2019 - 2022) This include building a gigantic manufacturing facility, establishing an early dealer network, and delivering their first vehicles locally (To Vietnamese customers) ahead of schedule. We won't talk about Tesla's delivery performance........ I work as a consulting engineer for a US legacy manufacturer who is converting to EV products. Their accelerated product cycle is four years.

[@johnmalcom9159]

@@n.brucenelson5920 Check out Vinfast

[@n.brucenelson5920]

@@johnmalcom9159 Thank you!

[@joelsmith4394]

@@johnmalcom9159 Vinfast Automotive has a parent company with access to lots of cash to put to the new division. Compared to Aptera’s shoe string budget…