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A year and a half ago, San Diego-based Aptera Motors started taking orders for the Aptera, its three-wheeled solar car that resembles a cross between the Batmobile, the Delorian, and a personal-size aircraft. The company quickly sold out multiple models of the car and ended up having to push back the delivery date for many customers. But in a webinar they put out last month, the company announced purchase of a factory to scale up production of their vehicles, which could mean a new era of emissions-free transport is being (slowly) ushered in.

The factory in Carlsbad, California has 200,000 square feet of production space. That’s a lot; for comparison’s sake, Tesla’s flagship factory in Fremont, California was 510,000 square feet (but has been expanded since its initial construction).

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Source: SingularityHub

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With climate change becoming a significant consideration for today’s homebuyers and sellers, many people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the best ways to do this is by incorporating solar energy into your home. Switching to solar energy is good for the environment, but it can also save you money in the long run. To help you get started, Redfin asked us and other experts for some solar energy projects you can take on to power your home.

We provided Redfin with a helpful tip in their new blog article titled ‘Solar Energy Projects and Tips for Your Home‘. You can find our tip at #14 on the list (Install solar panels on separate structures).

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Source: Redfin

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