CHINO, CA, Jan 27, 2025 – Tianma has announced that it is selected as the supplier of the main touch-screen display in Aptera’s launch edition solar electric vehicle.
Aptera’s vehicle is equipped with 700 watts of integrated solar cells, that is expected to allow most drivers to enjoy daily use without ever needing to plug in to charge. The vehicle features up to 40 miles of solar-powered driving per day and the ability to travel up to 400 miles on a single charge.
Aptera selected Tianma’s 12.8-inch Full-HD ultra-wide viewing angle a-Si TFT-LCD module, with normal-black SFT and wide color gamut technologies. The module features a wide operation temperature range (-30 deg C to 80 deg C / -22 deg F to 176 deg F), with 980 nits luminance (typ.) and a 1400:1 contrast ratio. The capacitive touch panel (CTP) surface features anti-glare and anti-fingerprint treatment.
“Our pioneering solar electric vehicle embodies the next step in energy-efficient mobility,” said Steve Fambro, co-cofounder and co-CEO of Aptera. “We turned to Tianma – the #1 supplier of automotive displays – for the cutting-edge display solution with high-luminance and energy efficiency that we needed.”
Tianma focuses on advancing technology and is committed towards a clean environment. The company supports low-carbon technologies and applies green management practices throughout product design, production, use, and disposal. Tianma also measures and evaluates product carbon footprints. Led by the vision of “creating brilliant horizons with zero carbon and digital intelligence,” Tianma prioritizes collaborating with global partners to create a greener and sustainable future.
“Tianma is excited about the promise of solar-powered transportation and working with Aptera in bringing this vision to light,” said Eric Cheng, president and CEO of Tianma America. “This collaboration furthers our ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability.”
About Tianma
Tianma America, Inc., headquartered in Chino, CA, specializes in the design, research, manufacturing, and sales of small to medium-sized TFT-LCD displays. Serving industries such as automotive, industrial, medical, rugged, IT, and consumer electronics, the company offers advanced display technologies, including SFT/IPS, transflective, PCAP touch, high brightness, and 3D displays. Tianma America is a subsidiary of Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd., that was founded in 1983 in Shenzhen, China. Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd., the parent company of Tianma America, Inc., reported annual revenues of approximately 32.27 billion Chinese Yuan, or $4.45 billion, for the year ending December 31, 2023. Tianma is a leader in display technology, offering reliable and long-term support to customers worldwide.
About Aptera
Aptera Motors Corp., headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing solar electric vehicles (sEVs). Aptera’s flagship vehicle is a two-seat, three-wheeled solar-powered EV (sEV) that integrates solar panels into its body, allowing for up to 40 miles of solar-powered driving per day and a total range of approximately 400 miles on a full charge. The sEV’s streamlined design reduces air resistance, allowing it to use less energy than most electric or hybrid cars. The vehicle caters to the automotive industry, particularly consumers seeking sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.