First All-Electric Aptera 2e Pushed Back to 2010 Page 2

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Fambro, who started tinkering with the idea of building an aerodynamic
vehicle five years ago, is the company’s Chief Technical Officer,
directing all advanced concept development activities.

“Right now my advanced work is a lower priority for Aptera,” said
Fambro. “We’ve got to be wholly focused on funding and getting the
first 2e on the road.

“Paul’s leadership and (chief engineer) Tom Reichenbach’s talent have
led to changes in the vehicle that are spot-on.  They’ve made the
vehicle safer, it’s better handling and more comfortable.  Once we get
through this stage, we’ll begin mass producing the 2e – the most
aerodynamic and efficient vehicle in the world.”

According to Wilbur, “Building and launching a new car company is the
challenge of a lifetime – even in the best economic times. At Aptera,
this is especially true because we didn’t start with an existing
architecture for our vehicle.  The 2e was designed from scratch, which
is why we’re focused on properly, and painstakingly, creating a
foundation that can succeed over time; it’s a chance for everybody
working at Aptera to reshape the automotive world for the next
generation.”

Aptera Motors (www.aptera.com) was founded in 2004 to develop and
build the safest, most energy efficient commuter vehicles on the road.
Utilizing streamlined aerodynamic design, lightweight composite
structures and unique drive systems, Aptera (which means wingless
flight) delivers vehicles that are attainable and efficient. The
company operates two Southern California facilities in north San Diego
County, where it designs, engineers and manufactures the vehicles and
their composite systems to create an exceptionally strong, sleek body.