
Powering cars with solar energy with Steve Fambro of Aptera Motors
How I Built This with Guy Raz
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Innovating Vehicle Design
This chapter explores the speaker's journey towards creating a new type of aerodynamic vehicle, born from reflections during daily commutes. It highlights the collaboration between unique skill sets in boat and vehicle design, and the challenges faced in transitioning from a stable job to launching a solar-powered car company. The chapter culminates in a detailed discussion of the Aptera, a three-wheeled vehicle that exemplifies efficient design through biomimicry and innovative engineering.
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