Growth is good, says Aptera. "That's why we're excited to announce that our team is expanding in a major way and will continue to do so as we gear up to build thousands of Typ-1s. For now, we thought it would be appropriate to shine a light on our very first hires-three of them, actually. And if you'd also like to be part of the Aptera team, click on our job listings link below."

In a recent newsletter Aptera presents it's top employee spotlight building its team.

Employee Spotlight
Kurt is our suspension guy, among many other things. A massively talented integration engineer, he was part of the original team of five that designed and tested the Aptera Mk0 prototype in 2006. When he's not problem-solving all things mechanical (no easy feat at a place like Aptera), he's hard at work as the lead engineer on the Typ-1's state-of-the-art suspension system. Not only does he make sure that the dynamics are on point, but because much of the suspension is exposed, he works closely with our in-house CFD aerodynamicist to make sure it's sleek and aerodynamic, too.

Brian's job is to make sure the Typ-1 has no blind spots. Our unique Eyes Forward system consists of screens located just behind the steering wheel, eliminating the need for obtrusive side mirrors. In addition to making the Typ-1 more aerodynamic, it keeps you from having to turn your head simply to check what's going on around you. Strategically placed video cameras do that work for you. Although it's a relatively simple concept, it requires some intuitive and versatile engineering to make cameras function like mirrors and in a way that drivers can appreciate. Go Brian!

Tim is compulsively precise and a bit crazy, and that's why we like him. He's our Senior Fabrication Engineer, specializing in making really smart and innovative parts like the front subframe. Our philosophy is that efficiency is innovation, and to that end, Tim is the perfect blend of engineer and designer. He focuses on keeping the vehicle light and fabricates components practically without overbuilding. He's also worked on homes featured in magazines like Dwell and Architectural Digest, so you can be sure that whatever he does looks amazing.

Aptera's first operating prototype car achieved a stunning 230 miles per gallon. Building on this success, Steve expanded his Aptera team and created the Aptera Typ-1, which has been re-designed, re-engineered, and refined into a production ready vehicle. We are excited to announce that the Aptera Typ-1 is now available for reservations.

Source: Aptera Newsletter