We here at Truckeo know the truth – or at least are willing to make up a close facsimile of it. We know the real issue is the fact that the battery died on the Aptera at SEMA – and even the mighty power pack could not get it moving. With the embarrassment of the little control battery upfront needing a charge, the company is now in big trouble. Even electric cars can’t just run on pixie dust and press releases, and so it was with the Aptera. The little battery in the front would let the big battery in the back work, so the car was stuck until it could be charged up. I heard at least one Las Vegas teamster declare that he would never buy an Aptera after seeing that. Of course he was 6’7″ and 300 lbs, so he would never fit into it anyway.

Also, we think it is a little ugly without the front tire covers on, don’t you?

Battery charger supplied by Star Billet . While you are here, why not buy something nice for your truck, since you can’t have an Aptera anytime soon?

Ford Motor Company will be the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, taking place November 3–6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“Ford has always been a strong supporter of SEMA and our industry,” said Christopher J. Kersting, president and CEO of SEMA. “We are pleased to announce their participation as Vehicle Manufacturer of the Show and to be collaborating with them on several branding and technology programs.”

Ford has long recognized the benefits of partnering with the specialty-equipment industry. The automaker participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs.

In recent years, Ford received several of SEMA’s prestigious design awards for creating accessory-friendly vehicles. Ford also paved the way for other automakers in the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and also participated in the annual OEM Tech Talks and measuring sessions.

“Ford Motor Company is pleased to be the featured manufacturer for the 2009 SEMA Show,” said John Felice, General Manager, Ford and Lincoln Mercury Marketing. “The SEMA Show provides us with the opportunity to showcase the flexibility of our vehicles for personalization and accessorization and ultimately drive sales of our new cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs.”

“Ford’s involvement this year is much more than a Show sponsorship,” adds Kersting. “SEMA will be making some exciting announcements in the coming weeks about several “first-ever” programs at the 2009 Show. These programs will further demonstrate how the SEMA Show represents one of many year-round activities that help us all do better business.”

Details about and registration for the 2009 SEMA Show are available at www.SEMAShow.com.

If you happen to have a Ford and want stuff for it, we have Super Duty leveling kits and Super Duty nerf bars in stock. (end shameless plug)