VIA Motors
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Orem, Utah, USA |
Key people | Bob Lutz |
| Parent | Ideanomics |
| Website | www |
VIA Motors is an American electric vehicle development and manufacturing company based in Orem, Utah. It was founded in 2010.
History
[edit]VIA Motors was spun off in November 2010 from Raser Technologies, the engineering company that, in 2009, showed a Hummer H3 said to be capable of returning 100 miles per gallon when fitted with Raser's range-extender plug-in powertrain.[1][2] Bob Lutz, former vice-chairman of GM credited as "Father of the Chevy Volt",[3] featuring an extended-range electric powertrain called Voltec, joined as chairman in 2011.
In 2011, VIA raised $5.3 million from private investors including Carl Berg.[4] Its fleet customers included Rocky Mountain Power.[5]
In August 2021, Ideanomics announced their intent to acquire VIA Motors for US$630 million.[6] Ideanomics filed for bankruptcy on December 4, 2024 in Delaware, with plans to sell all of its assets, including VIA Motors.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ SCHULTZ, JONATHAN (26 September 2011). "'Retired' Bob Lutz Adds Via Motors to His Brand Advisory Portfolio". New York Times. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ Yoney, Domenick. "Via Motors offers Raser E-REV truck tech for fleets in 2011, individuals in 2013".
- ^ Gordon, Nikki (17 July 2012). "Jay Leno, Bob Lutz talk plug-ins, test drive a hybrid truck". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ KOLODNY, LORA (18 March 2011). "VIA Motors Raises $5.3 Million To Build Clean Trucks And SUVs". Tech Crunch. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ Lee, Jasen (June 20, 2012). "About this ad Rocky Mountain Power to test new electric truck". Deseret News. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ "Fintech firm Ideanomics to buy VIA Motors for nearly $630 mln". Reuters. August 30, 2021.
- ^ Knauth, Dietrich (December 4, 2024). "EV investor Ideanomics files for bankruptcy to sell assets". Reuters. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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- Electric vehicle manufacturers of the United States
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2010
- Companies based in Orem, Utah
- Manufacturing companies based in Utah
- American companies established in 2010
- 2010 establishments in Utah
- Privately held companies based in Utah
- 2023 mergers and acquisitions
- Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024