Mr. Jensen has 30 plus years of experience serving in financial leadership roles for manufacturing organizations in the semiconductor, renewable energy, electronics and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Jensen was formerly CFO of SoloPower Systems, Inc. and has previously held CFO positions for SolarWorld Industries of America, Advent Solar, Jazz Semiconductor, and AMI Semiconductor. Working for companies ranging in size from start-ups to major corporations. He has been instrumental in facilitating growth, building financial teams, raising capital and developing integrated reporting systems. He has also facilitated financial transactions that include various forms of bank debt, bond offerings and public equity offerings. His other expertise includes acquisitions, internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley), international business and taxation. "I am excited to join the stellar management team VIA Motors has assembled and to be part of the Commercial Vehicle electrification revolution. I am looking forward to serving our customers and the VIA organization as we enter into a high growth phase for the company," said Mr. Jensen. Mr. Jensen graduated from Brigham Young University with bachelor and masters degrees in Accounting and is a CPA. He begins his role with VIA as of August 10, 2020. ABOUT VIA MOTORS VIA Motors International, Inc., a leading electric drive systems and urban delivery vehicle company with proven advanced electric drive technology and approximately 5 million miles of on road customer experience, designs, develops and markets Urban Delivery Electric Vehicles with superior life cycle economics for use across a broad blue-chip fleet customer base. VIA's proprietary software and control systems technology, embedded diagnostics and telematics, and vehicle integration capability, provide cost effective clean energy solutions for Commercial Vehicle classes from Class 2 through Class 6. These vehicles are optimized for Safety, Performance, Efficiency and Regulatory Compliance. VIA vehicles are marketed under the VTRUX™ brand.
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"We are thrilled to have Thierry as the CTO of VIA Motors," said Bob Purcell, CEO. "Thierry is, without a doubt, one of the world's leading automotive electric drive systems experts, providing a competitive edge in the company's applied technology in the all-important, electrification of the automotive industry."
“I am honored to become the CTO of VIA Motors. VIA is an industry leader, providing clean, quiet, connected, cost-effective and customer satisfying urban delivery electric vehicles. Vehicles which come with superior life cycle economics for use across a broad blue-chip fleet customer base,” said Dr. Caussat. "This is an incredibly exciting time to be in the forefront of this epic transformation taking place in the auto industry." Dr. Caussat has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and 30+ years of automotive experience. He is heralded as a talent extraordinaire in drive line technology, systems engineering, simulation, controls strategy, and process management. He has participated in 3 electric drive start-ups. General Contact Info: VIA Motors International, Inc. 165 Mountain Way Drive Orem, UT 84058 USA 801-764-9111 [email protected]
Orem, Utah – June 15, 2020, VIA's corporate vision and mission is to Electrify the World's Commercial, Urban Delivery Fleets by providing superior life cycle economics for our Blue-Chip Fleet Customers, improving the environmental footprint, and ensuring continued access to major urban centers. VIA is proud to partner with AT Motors as responsible global citizens. VIA has a highly experienced team of automotive industry leaders and electric vehicle pioneers together with proven advanced electric drive technology. AT Motors, with its many years of quality production, assembly, distribution and sale of commercial vehicles, has agreed to co-develop and produce a range of Class 2 to 6 Urban Delivery Electric Vehicles (UDEV's) that directly address and satisfy fleet owners primary motivators for electrifying fleets, including sustainability, increased operating time and lower cost of ownership. Bob Purcell, VIA Motors CEO, said “We have seen the market respond dramatically to such entrants as Tesla, Rivian and Nikola and now working trucks and vans just got a lot smarter. They are clean, quiet and efficient.” He further stated, “AT Motors is an ideal strategic partner for VIA Motors in Mexico. We are honored and excited to be partnering with them. This agreement enables VIA to execute on our strategy with the launch of an expanded portfolio of UDEV’s to meet the specific needs and requirements of our customers in Mexico.” “AT Motors is thrilled to partner with VIA at a time when the auto industry is undergoing a major transition to electrification, especially in the Commercial Vehicle sector with eCommerce and Last Mile Delivery driving unprecedented demand for delivery trucks and vans globally,” said CEO Bernardo Garcia-Manzano. He added, “We are always exploring growth opportunities in the Mexican market and in other countries. VIA is a perfect fit for us in this regard.” ABOUT VIA MOTORS VIA Motors International, Inc., a leading electric drive systems and urban delivery vehicle company with proven advanced electric drive technology and approximately 5 million miles of on road customer experience, designs, develops and markets Urban Delivery Electric Vehicles with superior life cycle economics for use across a broad blue-chip fleet customer base. VIA’s proprietary software and control systems technology, embedded diagnostics and telematics, and vehicle integration capability, provide cost effective clean energy solutions for Commercial Vehicle classes from Class 2 through Class 6. These vehicles are optimized for Safety, Performance, Efficiency and Regulatory Compliance. VIA vehicles are marketed under the VTRUX™ brand. ABOUT AT MOTORS CORPORATION AT MOTORS is a Mexican company founded in 2007 dedicated to the production, import, assembly, distribution and sale of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, buses, agricultural machinery and construction machinery. AT MOTORS has a 15-hectare vehicle and machinery assembly plant located on the Xalapa-Veracruz highway. The plant has a current production capacity of 15,000 units with room for expansion. It has three flexible lines that can produce a wide variety of vehicles ranging from small passenger sedans, light/medium duty delivery trucks and vans to heavy trucks and construction machinery. In addition, it has numerous quality certifications for the assembly and export of vehicles. With increasing demand, a second assembly facility is under consideration. AT MOTORS has obtained representation to assemble and market a variety of international brands. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS We cannot be certain that any expectation, forecast, or assumption made in preparing forward looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projection will be realized. It is to be expected that there may be differences between projected and actual results. Our forward looking statements speak only as of the date of their initial issuance, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further questions please contact:
 Effective today, VIA Motors International, Inc. announces the appointment of Robert (Bob) Purcell as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Peter Guile. Mr. Purcell has been Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company since March 2015.
“We are really excited to now have Bob as the CEO of VIA Motors,” said Bob Lutz, Chairman of the Board of VIA Motors. “Bob has deep automotive experience and has led electric and hybrid vehicle programs and companies for over 25 years. Bob has the brains, the passion and the guts to be a great CEO.” Bob Purcell is a recognized leader in the world auto industry. He held key leadership positions in the General Motors Corporation, Boston-Power advanced battery company and Protean Electric, a leader in in-wheel electric drive motors, before joining VIA as the COO in 2015. “I am honored to become the CEO of VIA Motors. VIA is an industry leader, providing cost-effective electric and hybrid drive systems for commercial vehicles applications,” said Mr. Purcell. “We are now looking to expand our presence in the world markets, and I am excited to be leading that effort.” General Contact Info: VIA Motors International, Inc. 165 Mountain Way Drive Orem, UT 84058 USA 801-764-9111 [email protected]
 Front row: Gerald Page, Director Asia VIA. Peter Guile, CEO VIA, Nathan Yu, President Executive Advisor/VP ZGH, Chen Yiming, Int'l Legal Sr. Dir ZGH. Back row: Thierry Cassuat, CTO VIA. Dick Clayton, Exec VP VIA. Bob Purcell, COO VIA. Fiona Fei, Sr. Manager of Chairman Office ZGH. Li Hongyan VP of GCV Research Institute. Austin Hu, VP of GCV Research Institute. Song Guanghui, Dean Ass't GCV Research Institute. Xi Na, Int'l Legal Supervisor ZGH. Steven Song, Int'l Business Sr Manager ZGH. Orem, Utah - January 22, 2018 In line with Geely’s corporate global vision of producing the safest, most environmentally-friendly and most energy-efficient “New Energy Commercial Vehicles,” VIA Motors International, Inc., a leader of electric and hybrid drive systems offering a range of extended range (eREV) and EV commercial vehicles, today announces that it has completed an exclusive agreement with China based Zhejiang Geely New Energy Vehicle Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle Group. The parties have agreed to co-develop a medium duty extended range electric truck, which incorporates VIA's industry leading proprietary vehicle software and systems control technology, for launch in China and the Americas in 2019. Mr. Nathan Yu Ning, Zhejiang Geely Holding Vice President of International Business and Executive Advisor to the Board said "Geely selected VIA Motors due to the company's advanced commercial vehicle software and control systems technology, specifically developed to meet the demanding duty cycle and performance requirements of commercial vehicles." "I believe that range extended hybrid drive systems are a leading technology for the next 5-10 years and the co-developed truck will utilize proven technology such as a Volvo engine for the range extender. VIA Motors provides technology plus an engineering and management team that can support GCV to accelerate to be global leading commercial vehicle company and assist the introduction of GCV Trucks into North and Latin America through our newly formed joint venture," continued Mr. Yu. "VIA Motors is honored to partner with Geely Commercial Vehicles. This agreement allows VIA to execute our strategy with the launch of an expanded portfolio of advanced drive systems and vehicles," commented Peter Guile, CEO of VIA Motors. "We are excited to be working with our new global partners to electrify the future of the world’s working vehicles," he continued. "Geely is the ideal strategic partner for VIA Motors, as the fastest growing global vehicle company, with a demonstrated commitment to the electrification of their portfolio of award winning vehicles," commented Bob Lutz, Chairman of VIA Motors and former Vice-Chairman of GM. "The alliance between Geely and VIA Motors combines technology, access to their industry leading suppliers, and a mutual entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of extended range electric commercial vehicles," further commented Mr. Lutz. about VIA MotorsVIA Motors International, Inc. develops and markets extended-range electric (eREV) and all electric (EV) power-train systems, incorporating industry leading VIA developed vehicle software and control systems technology, which provides clean energy solutions for most vehicle classes from light duty through Class 8. VIA’s vehicle integration capability, at both production facilities in Utah and Mexico, provides a range of commercial vehicles to meet zero emissions requirements. VIA vehicles are marketed under the VTRUX™ brand and under the VIA power-train systems V-Drive™ brand. about geely commercial vehicle groupZhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) ZGH consists of many well-known international automotive brands including Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Volvo Cars, Polestar, PROTON, Lotus, London Electric Vehicle Company, Yuan Cheng Auto, and Terrafugia with global operations spanning the automotive value chain, from research, development and design to production, sales and servicing. ZGH also recently announced acquisition of 8.2% of Volvo AB. Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) has two sub brands; the London Electric Vehicle Company and Yuan Cheng Auto. The London Taxi Company (LTC) became known as the London Electric Vehicle Company ("LEVC") in July 2017 as the company transitions into being a provider of urban focused new energy commercial vehicles. Yuan Cheng Auto has three core product lines; new energy focused trucks and bus chassis and also new energy powertrains. Yuan Cheng launched its first core products in October 2016 with the introduction of the E12 pure electric city bus and an E200 pure electric logistics vehicle. GCV has two core research and development centers in Hangzhou, China and Coventry, UK with over 2,000 engineers and production facilities in both China and the UK together with a total of over 3,000 production and administration staff. forward looking statementsWe cannot be certain that any expectation, forecast, or assumption made in preparing forward looking statements will prove accurate, or that any projection will be realized. It is to be expected that there may be differences between projected and actual results. Our forward looking statements speak only as of the date of their initial issuance, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further questions please contact:
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