Latest News In Electric Vehicles - Aptera Motors Advances Toward Scalable Solar Vehicle Production

Aptera Motors Corp., a solar mobility company focused on ultra-efficient transportation, has commenced construction of its validation vehicle assembly line at its Southern California facility. This development marks a shift from prototype builds to a systematic assembly process, with engineers and technicians refining the systems to aid Aptera’s progression toward scalable manufacturing. The assembly line setup, which includes precision assembly fixtures for consistent production, is crucial for their eventual low-volume production line. Aptera continues to expand its operations team and is actively recruiting to support the assembly buildout, aiming to optimize all stages of vehicle assembly in preparation for future production.

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• "Aptera Motors Initiates Validation Line as Next Step Toward Scaled Manufacturing" from Aptera Motors Corp on GlobeNewswire (published 11 November 2025)

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