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Another very informative video, well worth the time. Almost hated for it to end. Eagerly await the next one.

???? and how does charging a 36vdc golf cart relate to charging a 400 vdc Slate or Aptera. As you state, you have a charge controller. I fully expect that is what the Aptera black box is and still unidentified. Also the part I suspect I’m looking for. Please identify this mysterious Black box...

Not sure what you are disagreeing about. Still saying you charge your EV directly from battery, no inverter? don’t think so. Been totally off grid 20 years. 12, 24, 48 volt systems, on my 2nd 48 system, maybe detail later. 18.4 Kw PV, 57 Kw LiFePO, 16 kw inverters for now. Not a hobby, but my...

Actually, not quite. between the batteries and the PV sits the charge controller(s) to manage that DC voltage produced by the PV. there are several methods, but not important to discussion. When batteries are low the CC allows max flow of electrons to the batteries. As they fill, the flow will...

So let me try again. I thought what I was asking was obvious, but obviously not. 1st, pretty silly to suggest I thought Aptera did not have a battery Or I was referring to the EV battery when mentioning home systems. Aptera apparently has technology that allows PV charging of the EV battery...

I’m pretty much removed from tourist Hawaii. 21 acres of rural ag land on Hamakua coast.

Happy to answer any questions. Perhaps a bit entertaining if I were to share story of the journey.

Once my batteries are fully charged, then most is wasted. I have excess production and could be more at times, hence my interest in being able to use it to charge an EV.

Remote start - a driver convenience, make the car comfortable - yea I can see where that would be frowned on Precondition - adapt the car environment for benefit of the car, more climate friendly - yea I can see where that would be preferable.

No lift = my frugal nature.

Hehe, I’ve had my days lusting for a dump bed, even wanted to modify trailer for one, but couldn’t. When I got my Kawasaki Mule, the bed dumps, but adding the hydraulic cylinder was almost $1000, so still by hand.

I have a concern that in 20 years young people that learn to drive relying on all this tech won’t have a clue how to react when it fails.

Must be getting too old as I don’t get it. We sit around debating the pros and cons of buying an apple and folks chime in trying to convince us a pear, or orange, or bunch of grapes, or box of raisins is same thing because they are all fruit.

One aspect of pricing I’m not reading much. What is the $$ impact of no dealerships? Doesn’t that remove a significant cost layer?

I’m still hoping it’s my special birthday present Nov 2026, my 80th. much beyond then could severely cut into my enjoyment time. Early delivery appreciated.

Thank you, but I guess I should try to be clearer. How does cost of the eRev generated compare? How many miles per gallon of gas generated? Guess that depends on miles/kw, so how many kw/gallon erev? Hope that makes sense.

one may be more beneficial (profitable) in the long run.

You mean actually, actively drive?

Bingo Mid 90’s Apple had something of an ambassador program. I forget the details, but basically a non paid person (me) would show up a couple of hours Saturday and Sunday at a retail location, Sears I think was one. We got a Tee or 2, ball cap, some free software, some trinkets like key chains...

I’m guess there might be a challenge of availability of high quality models and costs. Are car shows free to exhibit? Never been to a big car show, but are these typically production vehicles or most concept one off type?