VIA Motors
American EV company
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VIA Motors is an American electric vehicle development and manufacturing company based in Orem, Utah. It was founded in 2010.
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Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Orem, Utah, USA |
Key people | Bob Lutz |
| Parent | Ideanomics |
| Website | www |
History
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]