Why $FRSX stock exploded from December?2 Catalysts drove the price higher:
1. Foresight: Rail Vision Enters Electrically Powered Light Rail Vehicle Multi-Billion Dollar Market with Order from Knorr-Bremse.
Rail Vision will supply two light rail vehicle system samples and will begin the system industrialization project for a total of 400,000 Euro
Knorr-Bremse, a $17-billion European-based group, recently invested $10 million in Rail Vision.
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2. Foresight: Eye-Net Initiates Pilot Project with a Top Global Vehicle Manufacturer.
The pilot will be conducted with the intelligent transport system division of a Japanese vehicle manufacturer.
will begin a pilot project with the intelligent transport system division of a multi-billion-dollar global Japanese vehicle manufacturer to test its Eye-Net™ Protect cellular-based V2X (vehicle-to-everything) accident prevention solution.
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$FSR and Apple Partner Foxconn Set to Collaborate on EV ProjectFisker and Apple Partner Foxconn Set to Collaborate on Electric Vehicle Project
Fisker and Foxconn sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in support of global electric vehicle project.
Will pioneer a new market segment and deliver industry-first innovations. Vehicle to be jointly developed and sold under the Fisker brand, including through the Fisker Flexee Lease program.
Manufactured by Foxconn and destined for multiple global markets.
Projected start of production is Q4 2023; this will be the second vehicle introduced by the Fisker brand, following the launch of the Ocean SUV in Q4 2022.
The new collaboration between Foxconn and Fisker will revolutionize the automotive industry model by introducing ICT capabilities – which help automakers accelerate their transition to new, innovative, and efficient manufacturing processes and business models.
Fisker is projected to start production on its first vehicle, the Ocean electric SUV, in Q4 2022. Interest in the Ocean continues to build at an encouraging pace, with more than 12,000 global paid reservations as of today. Fisker plans to unveil a production-intent prototype of the Ocean later this year.
Following the signing of the MOU, teams from Fisker and Foxconn will establish several workstreams focused on design, technology, engineering, and manufacturing. Due to the rapid development schedule, both companies expect to conclude discussions and enter into a formal partnership agreement during Q2 2021.
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SOCMA and $GTEC Sign Co-Operation AgreementSOCMA and Greenland Technologies Sign Co-Operation Agreement to Support U.S. Production of Electric Industrial Vehicles
$GTEC yesterday announced a co-operation agreement to utilize SOCMA's existing supply-chain and certain technologies.
The agreement also represents a commitment by Greenland to invest in the U.S. as a key center of innovation in the global electric vehicle market.
Under the agreement, both parties intend to establish a strategic partnership to fully cooperate on technology sharing and supply chain management for the production of electric industrial vehicles in the U.S.
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Launches First Electric Vehicle & Hybrid Focused Shopping HubCarParts.com Launches First Electric Vehicle & Hybrid Focused Shopping Hub
This week launched a new dedicated shopping hub for the hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle (EV) community. The ecommerce retailer is transforming the way drivers shop for auto parts, so naturally, building an online store for EVs and hybrids is the next big investment in the company’s growth and commitment to getting drivers back on the road.
In recent months, CarParts.com’s product offering for EVs and hybrids has grown to include over 700,000 applications for the repair, maintenance, and enhancement of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs. Aftermarket parts are available for over 25 popular vehicle makes, including Tesla, Toyota, Honda, GMC, BMW, Ford, Lexus, Chevrolet, and more.
As EVs and hybrid vehicles age, consumers are more likely to buy aftermarket parts.
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AEye Said in Talks to Go Public Via Cantor Blank-Check FirmAEye Said in Talks to Go Public Via Cantor Blank-Check Firm
CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III raised $230 million in IPO
Artificial-perception startup AEye Inc. is in talks to go public through a merger with CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III, a Cantor Fitzgerald LP blank-check firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The valuation couldn’t immediately be learned. A deal hasn’t been finalized, and terms could change or talks could collapse. Shares of CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III jumped as much as 32% after Bloomberg reported the discussions.
A Cantor Fitzgerald representative declined to comment. AEye didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
California-based AEye makes sensor technology, known as lidar, for use in autonomous vehicles. Continental AG, Europe’s second-largest car-parts supplier, acquired a minority stake in AEye in October. Other investors include Kleiner Perkins, LG Electronics, Intel Capital and Airbus Ventures, according to AEye’s website.
CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III, led by CEO Howard Lutnick and President Anshu Jain, raised $230 million in a November initial public offering, with a goal of striking a deal in any industry or geography. “The company intends to focus on industries where its management team and founders have experience , including the financial services, health care, real estate services, technology and software industries,” it said at the time.
An earlier Cantor blank-check firm last year agreed to merge with GCM Grosvenor Inc. in a deal that took the investment manager public. In November, CF Finance Acquisition Corp. II reached a deal with View Inc., a maker of smart windows that use artificial intelligence. In December, Cantor raised $500 million for its fourth special purpose acquisition company, and this month filed for a fifth SPAC.
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WiMi Obtains Patent for New 3D Holographic Pulse Laser DeviceWiMi Obtains Patent for New 3D Holographic Pulse Laser Processing Device to Further Advance the Application of Holographic Technology in EV Autonomous Driving and Other EV Areas
WiMi Stock soars After Surprise Patent Announcement
Wimi obtained a patent (the "Patent") for a three-dimensional ("3D") holographic pulse laser processing device for optical holography use (the "New Device").
3D optical holography pulse laser processing devices will be widely used in the fields of autonomous driving, medical imaging, unmanned flight, holographic spectrometers, and more.
With the rapid development of the electric vehicle ("EV") industry, it is expected that pulse laser holography applications will play an increasingly important role in the collection and presentation of holographic data.
WiMi has developed the New Device to solve the problems of holographic data collection and holographic data presentation for EVs in the future.
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Coolisys's EV charger can now be preordered on Amazon
DPW Holdings stock soars as Coolisys's EV charger can now be preordered on Amazon
DPW Holdings’ Coolisys Power Electronics Business Announces Pre-Orders for Residential Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers Have Begun on Amazon
Coolisys is encouraged by the interest in its residential EV chargers on Amazon.com and is in conversations with additional online retailers and distributors.
We are pleased to announce the Amazon pre-order launch of our residential EV wall mount charging system. Coolisys’ compact, space saving wall mount AC charging system is easy to install and uses advanced charging technology that provides highly efficient and reliable charging of electric vehicles. We believe our EV charger product line is well positioned to address the expected rapid expansion of infrastructure required to support broad adoption of electric vehicles globally.
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EV Startup Faraday Said in SPAC Merger Talks to Go PublicEV Startup Faraday Said in SPAC Merger Talks to Go Public
Faraday & Future Inc., an electric-vehicle startup, is in talks to go public through a merger with Property Solutions Acquisition Corp., a blank-check firm, according to people with knowledge with the matter.
The special purpose acquisition company is seeking to raise more than $400 million in equity to support the transaction, which is slated to value the combined entity at around $3 billion, the people said. As with all deals that haven’t been finalized, it’s possible that terms change or talks fall apart.
A Faraday spokesman didn’t respond to multiple requests for comment. A Property Solutions representative declined to comment.
Los Angeles-based Faraday, led by Chief Executive Officer Carsten Breitfeld, was founded by Jia Yueting, an entrepreneur who in October 2019 filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. after running up billions of dollars in personal debt. His efforts to build a business empire in China spanning interests from streaming to TVs saw him borrowing against pledged shares, leaving him on the hook for $2.3 billion in claims, according to the filing.
The ranks of automakers seeking to compete with Tesla Inc. in electric vehicles are heavily populated by Chinese startups. Investors were gripped by a mania for all things related to EVs in 2020, boosting Chinese car company Nio Inc.’s valuation.
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EVBox Group to Become Public Company via Spac TPGYEVBox Group to Become Public Company via Business Combination with TPG Pace Beneficial Finance
EVBox is a leading global provider of smart charging solutions for electric vehicles ("EV") with Europe’s largest installed base of charging solutions and the most advanced cloud-based software offering.
ENGIE to Retain 40+% Ownership
Institutional Investors Including Funds and Accounts Managed by BlackRock, Inclusive Capital Partners, Neuberger Berman Funds and Wellington Management to Invest Additional $225 Million of Equity Through Private Placement at Closing
EVBox Group to be Listed on the NYSE Following Close Expected Late Q1-2021
Following the transaction, EVBox expects to have more than $425 million of cash on its balance sheet, including a portion of the proceeds of TPG Pace’s fully committed Private Investment in Public Equity ("PIPE") of $225 million, $100 million from TPG Pace’s Forward Purchase Agreements and $350 million of cash held in TPG Pace’s trust account.
EVBox offers a portfolio of both hardware and enterprise software solutions and has built the industry’s largest installed base of EV charging solutions, with more than 190,000 charge ports across 70 countries.
The business combination values EVBox at an implied $969 million enterprise value , and a total pro-forma equity value of approximately $1.394 billion.
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indie Semiconductor Enters Definitive Merger Agreement with THBRindie Semiconductor Enters Definitive Merger Agreement with Thunder Bridge Acquisition II, Ltd.
indie Semiconductor is a leading pure-play provider of next-generation semiconductor and software solutions for the rapidly growing Autotech market, enabling ADAS/Autonomous, Connectivity, User Experience and Vehicle Electrification applications
Business combination with Thunder Bridge Acquisition II, Ltd. (Nasdaq: THBR) positions indie to capitalize on >$2B of strategic backlog and an additional $2.5B in identified pipeline opportunities driven by deep relationships with Tier 1 automotive suppliers
Provides up to $495M in cash to the combined company before expenses, comprised of up to $345M in cash held by Thunder Bridge II in trust assuming no redemptions and an upsized $150M fully committed common stock PIPE at $10.00 per share, including anchor investments from leading long-term institutional shareholders
Estimated post-transaction equity value of approximately $1.4B based on current assumptions; expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol INDI following an anticipated transaction close in the first quarter of 2021
indie shareholders will rollover 100% of their equity positions through indie’s transition into the publicly listed entity
Net proceeds from the transaction to accelerate deployment of solutions to existing customers and fund pent-up demand for additional programs
Today, indie’s automotive semiconductor portfolio addresses a $16 billion market, according to IHS, which is expected to exceed $38 billion by 2025 driven by strong demand for silicon and software content in automobiles.
indie’s best-in-class, mixed signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions are currently on 12 Tier 1 approved vendor lists, contributing to a strategic backlog position of more than $2 billion, defined as projected revenues based on existing contracts, design and pricing terms and historic production trends.
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Former GM Executive to Start a Blank-Check Company QELLFormer GM Executive to Start a Blank-Check Company Qell Acqusition corp
Engle has co-founded a SPAC called Qell Acquisition Corp., using his own cash and a healthy slug of money from PIMCO Investment Management, the giant investment firm with almost $2 trillion in assets.
And why not? While GM has beaten market returns by a few points this year, most auto stocks have been flat or down in 2020. Meanwhile, Tesla Inc. has tripled in value this year and investors have poured cash into at least 15 EV-related startups like Nikola, Fisker Inc. and Lordstown Motors Corp. All in, blank-check firms have raised $70 billion this year.
Engle is looking to acquire a company that will profit off the rapid changes happening in transportation no matter which company wins the EV or even self-driving game. He is looking at companies that can supply charging network hardware or services, or software and data collection for electric or self-driving vehicles.
He sees opportunities in autonomous technology, telematics and infotainment. Power sports and motorcycles are just being electrified, which also present early opportunities. There is less competition, so plug-in bikes that serve Asia could be a strong play, he said. There are also emerging companies that will build small electric aircraft for short-haul flights or to ferry people in congested cities.
Engle said Qell will consider companies with no revenue, but he prefers “real companies that have a product and revenue or are soon to be bringing in revenue.”
“If the money that gets raised is applied to emerging growth companies that have a revenue stream and a line of sight toward significant growth, they have a better chance,” Spitzer said. “If SPACs have no track record of putting money into an early-stage company, I’m skeptical. Engle has been in that world and knows it.”
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Electric Last Mile to List on Nasdaq Through Merger With FIIIEV Company Electric Last Mile to List on Nasdaq Through Merger With Forum Merger III Corporation
Pro forma implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $1.4 billion at closing, at a $10.00 per share price and assuming no redemptions by Forum shareholders.
ELMS expects to launch its Urban Delivery van as the first electric Class 1 commercial vehicle in the U.S. market in the third quarter of 2021
Transaction supported by approximately $155 million in fully committed PIPE and related financing anchored by institutional investors including BNP Paribas Asset Management Energy Transition Fund and Jennison Associates LLC
Approximately $379 million of gross proceeds expected from the transaction to be used to fund operations and growth
Anticipated proceeds from the proposed business combination expected to sufficiently fund initial product launches
ELMS has over 30,000 pre-orders from customers including leading brands and some of the largest fleet managers and dealers in the country.
The boards of directors of both Forum and ELMS have unanimously approved the proposed transaction, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2021.
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EV Company Last Mile to List on Nasdaq Through Merger With FIIIEV Company Electric Last Mile to List on Nasdaq Through Merger With Forum Merger III Corporation
Pro forma implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $1.4 billion
ELMS expects to launch its Urban Delivery van as the first electric Class 1 commercial vehicle in the U.S. market in the third quarter of 2021
Transaction supported by approximately $155 million in fully committed PIPE and related financing anchored by institutional investors including BNP Paribas Asset Management Energy Transition Fund and Jennison Associates LLC
Approximately $379 million of gross proceeds expected from the transaction to be used to fund operations and growth
Upon closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2021, the combined company will be named Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. and will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new ticker symbol, “ELMS
To date, ELMS has over 30,000 pre-orders from customers including leading brands and some of the largest fleet managers and dealers in the country.
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Cramer Says Arrival Has The 'Best Claim To Be The Son Of TeslaCramer Says This EV Startup Has The 'Best Claim To Be The Son Of Tesla,' Gives Blessing To Buy SPAC Stock
The “Mad Money” host said on his CNBC show that if the stock “comes down below $17.50, you can buy it hand over fist, because this one has the best claim to be the son of Tesla — or daughter, to break the tyranny of that awful cliche.”
The automaker, backed by United Parcel Service, Inc (NYSE: UPS), Hyundai Motor Company (OTC: HYMTF), and BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) is “revolutionizing the entire auto industry, and they own a ton of intellectual property,” according to Cramer.
“They make all their own components, they’ll be cost competitive with gasoline and diesel, and that’s why Arrival got that $5 billion valuation from the get-go,” explained Cramer.
Cramer said Arrival’s microfactory concept could have an impact beyond auto industry and it could “revolutionize manufacturing.”
“If they can make an electric van or truck with a lower cost of ownership than the fossil fuel-powered alternatives, that’s a whole new ballgame,” the former hedge-fund manager theorized.
Why It Matters: The merger between CIIG Merger and Arrival was reported last month. The former is backed by Peter Cuneo, the former CEO of Remington and Marvel.
BlackRock has pumped in 8 million into Arrival, which would allow the London-based company to open a manufacturing facility in the United States. stock
UPS has placed an order of 10,000 electric vans with Arrival, worth approximately $500 million.
$TSLA Pump or die $TSLA $TESLA$TSLA
If we don't jump anytime we will fall deep in to the low $200 and maybe even to $150 in next couple weeks.
Earnings result went in the price in the open markt, pre-market it did hold very well like my last post about $TSLA.
A lot of downside energy is being made, pump or die $TSLA.
You can consider short positions if we fail to jump on Friday.
Maximum target could be around $150.
It's crazy if you think that we are at the prices of 2017 back again, and maybe even go to 2016/15 prices. The company did way more innovations than you would think if you see the price.