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Bright Automotive folds after funding delays

Green Cars News

Start-up electric vehicle maker, Bright Automotive is to close down after failing to secure loans from the US government.

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General Motors and Bright Automotive to join forces

Green Cars News

From Renault and Nissan to Toyota and Tesla, some of the world’s leading car makers are joining forces for this new, green era – and now you can add another partnership to the list. General Motors has agreed to pursue a strategic relationship with Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. 195, Bright will be building cars that “do more with less&# , a philosophy MacCready was famous for (and the title of a wonderful biography on him). Lose weight.

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Bright Automotive Signs Deal to Electrify USPS Fleet

All Cars Electric

As federal government agencies add electric vehicles to their fleet, will consumers notice and follow along? If an agency such as the USPS, who is seen be everyone, employs electric vehicles in daily use will consumers believe that EVs are feasible, reliable means of transportation and follow suit? These questions will remain unanswered for some.

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Plug-in hybrid car maker gets North American partner

Green Cars News

Bright Automotive has been threatening to break out as an upstart company in the plug-in hybrid car sector for several years – and now it has secured a partnership in North America which may help it achieve its ambitions. The company has entered an agreement for AM General LLC to be its exclusive assembler for [.].

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DoE Dings Loans For Startup Carbon Motors' Police Cruisers

Green Car Reports

Log one more startup car company the U.S. renamed NextCar), Aptera Motors, and Bright Automotive is Carbon Motors of Connersville, Indiana. Department of Energy has declined to fund. The latest entry on the lengthening list that includes Virtual Vehicles Co.

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PHEV conversion company Echo Automotive completes $3M financing, joins CALSTART

Green Car Congress

Echo’s Chief Technology Officer is John Waters, the founder & CEO of Bright Automotive ( earlier post ). The company is targeting Class 1-5 fleet trucks, and has entered a service agreement with Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. kWh modules; 650A inverter and power electronics; on-board charger; and hybrid controls.

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