Phoenix Cars LLC, d.b.a. Phoenix Motorcars, is a developer of zero emission, all-electric vehicles (EV) based in Anaheim, California,[4] United States, focused on the deployment of light- and medium-duty EVs into the fleet and transit markets.[5] The company was founded in 2002 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Yousuf LLC in 2009 and of EdisonFuture in 2020. Phoenix launched its all-electric 14-22 passenger shuttle bus with 100 mile range per charge in 2013. The bus is based on the versatile Ford E350/450 Series vehicle.[6]

Phoenix Cars LLC
Phoenix Motorcars[1]
Company typeStartup[2]
IndustryAutomotive[3]
Founded2002[3]
HeadquartersAnaheim, California[2]
Area served
United States
Websitehttp://www.phoenixmotorcars.com
Phoenix SUT
Phoenix Motorcars Shuttle-ZEUS Ontario, CA
Flatbed Truck charging at Phoenix Headquarters Ontario, CA

In November 2023, Phoenix acquired the electric transit bus division and associated battery leases of bankrupt bus company Proterra for $10M; Volvo bought the battery business proper.[7][8]

Restructuring and financing

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On March 19, 2008, Phoenix Motorcars announced that it had completed a financing and restructuring, with Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Al Yousuf LLC, and Arlington, Virginia-based AES Corporation, as new investors, the departure of the Phoenix Motorcars’ original founders and the appointment of a new board of directors.[9]

In mid-2010, Al Yousuf LLC closed on a deal with AES Corporation that enabled Phoenix Motorcars to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Yousuf LLC.[10] This led to another restructuring of Phoenix Motorcars in less than 2 years, with the company switching its focus to its 3rd generation drive system targeted for buses and trucks on the Ford E350/E450 cutaway chassis.[10][11]

Production

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Zero Emission Utility Shuttle – ZEUS

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Phoenix launched its third product in 2013, an all-electric 14-22 passenger shuttle bus with 100-mile range per charge.[5]

This product achieved California Air Resources Board (CARB)[12][13] certification in July, 2014 in the 10,001–14,000 pound GVWR range. Along with its 100-mile range per charge, the ZEUS shuttle is capable of rapid charging via CHAdeMO or SAE standards. As of 2020 they were working with a number of Southern California airports to replace shuttles with their Zeus model.[14]

Electric Flatbed Truck

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Phoenix launched its electric Flatbed in 2015, which is also based on the Ford E350/450 Series, with 100 mile range per charge.

References

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  1. ^ "Phoenix Motorcars SUT". Futurecars.com. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  2. ^ a b "Phoenix Motorcars, Inc.: Private Company Information - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. 2010-07-12. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  3. ^ a b "Electric Cars, Green Vehicle". Phoenix Motorcars. Archived from the original on 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  4. ^ "Contact Us". Phoenix Motor Cars. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  5. ^ a b "Home". phoenixmotorcars.com.
  6. ^ "Phoenix Motorcars working on 14-passenger electric bus".
  7. ^ Fehrenbacher, Katie (Nov 14, 2023). "Phoenix Motor, CSI snap up Proterra assets". Axios.
  8. ^ "Phoenix Motorcars Announces Successful Bid for the Proterra Transit Business". Accesswire. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  9. ^ "Electric Cars, Green Vehicle". Phoenix Motorcars. Archived from the original on 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  10. ^ a b "Phoenix Motorcars Introduces AWD Model Electric Pickup". Evworld.Com. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  11. ^ "Electric Cars, Green Vehicle". Phoenix Motorcars. Archived from the original on 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  12. ^ "The Phoenix Cars Electric Shuttle Bus Receives California Air Resources Board Approval".
  13. ^ "Homepage | California Air Resources Board".
  14. ^ Lawrence, Brianna (7 May 2020). "Electric Shuttles are Taking Off at Airports". ACTNews. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
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