Bankrupt battery companies

A123 Systems

A123 Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of the Chinese Wanxiang Group Holdings, is a developer and manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate batteries and energy storage systems.. The company was founded in 2001 by Yet-Ming Chiang, Bart Riley, and Ric Fulop 2009, it had about 2,500 employees globally and was headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. [2]

EV-Battery Maker That Raised $15B Files for Bankruptcy

Northvolt, the electric-vehicle-battery company founded by two former Tesla executives, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling to ramp up production.

State of Michigan says bankrupt battery maker can''t transfer tax

The State of Michigan says the new owner of bankrupt battery maker A123 Systems cannot get the company''s state tax credits. In April, 2009 the state awarded a "high-tech state tax credit" worth a little more than $25 million over 15 years and a "battery cell state tax credit" worth $100 million over four years

Northvolt chief warns of faltering green transition after battery

Northvolt''s chief executive has resigned a day after Europe''s big battery hope filed for bankruptcy, warning that the continent''s green industrial transition is at risk from dithering

This could bankrupt the battery companies!

A short documentary just revealed a disturbing truth that the Big Battery

Why do so many solar companies go out of business?

Why do solar companies go bankrupt and leave orphaned systems? Our Australian consumer law is fascinating because it has some aspects that are unique to Australia. For example, a solar inverter manufacturer sold you a lesser-known cheaper inverter with

EU battery hopes in tatters as Northvolt CEO resigns

The filing, and departure of its cofounder, marks a swift reversal of fortunes for the company that was set to be Europe''s battery champion and chief competitor to the Chinese and other Asian companies that dominate

British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy

Britishvolt, a prominent battery start-up that generated enthusiasm from British politicians but never commercially produced a battery, filed for insolvency on Tuesday.

Northvolt subsidiary files for bankruptcy

Northvolt Ett Expansion, a subsidiary with no employees, was meant to support the buildout of the company''s sub-Arctic battery factory but has now applied for a court-appointed trustee after the

EV Battery Company''s Bankruptcy Doesn''t Mean the Sky is Falling

EV Battery Company''s Bankruptcy Doesn''t Mean the Sky is Falling. Shares . EV Battery Company''s Bankruptcy Doesn''t Mean the Sky is Falling. January 27, 2012. By RMI. Brace for another wave of complaints about Energy Department support for emerging energy technologies and another round of stories about electric vehicles'' troubles. Indiana-based

Leading EV-Battery Producer Considers Bankruptcy as Crisis

Northvolt, a Swedish company once seen as a cornerstone of Europe''s battery production efforts, is in crisis. Reports indicate the company is evaluating bankruptcy options, including filing for

Northvolt files for bankruptcy in major blow to European EV sector

The Swedish battery developer and manufacturer, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy in the US, as the company struggles with mounting debt, after it was unable to secure rescue funding and was

Northvolt CEO resigns as Europe''s big hope for a

The chief executive of Northvolt stepped down on Friday, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

''There was so much promise'': How Northvolt tumbled

Founded in 2016 with the promise of loosening the stranglehold of Asian companies on battery manufacturing, Northvolt became the symbol first of Europe''s ambitions, and then its failings to...

Battery start-up Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US

Battery start-up Northvolt files group said on Thursday night that it was filing for Chapter 11 reorganisation in the US — an option for overseas companies that operate there — and would

Northvolt Bankruptcy Reshapes EV Battery Landscape

The revealed financial struggles are compounded by disappointing EV sales projections. Recent reports indicate the market may only see 21% annual growth—far short of Northvolt''s expectations—and with major clients like BMW pulling large orders, the urgency surrounding the company''s restructuring process has escalated.

What Happens if Your Solar Company Goes out of Business?

5 天之前· Many options are available to homeowners whose solar company has gone bankrupt. Don''t wait for the company to solve the problem for you. Your orphaned solar system can continue to yield the benefits to which you''ve grown accustomed if you take a proactive approach and find a solar company that can step in and offer the services you need.

Britishvolt: UK battery start-up collapses into administration

UK battery start-up Britishvolt has collapsed into administration, with the majority of its 232 staff made redundant with immediate effect. Employees were told the news at an all

Britishvolt''s bankruptcy is the death knell for the UK''s battery

In some ways, Britishvolt''s story echoes that of A123 Systems, the U.S. startup that went bust over a decade ago. The upstart battery company pitched a grand vision for bringing large-scale

Bankrupt Battery Maker Overcomes Creditors'' Objections to Sale

The grid-scale battery maker backed by Gates Frontier, the investment arm of Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates, and Paulson Partners, founded by billionaire investor John Paulson, will sell its assets to a lead bidder for $9.5 million, subject to approval by the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to a filing Monday.

British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy

Britishvolt, a prominent battery start-up that generated enthusiasm from British politicians but never commercially produced a battery, filed for insolvency on Tuesday. The

EU''s largest battery manufacturer goes bankrupt

EU''s largest battery manufacturer goes bankrupt 22 November 15:56. The Swedish company Northvolt, which was supposed to become China''s main competitor in the European Union in the production of batteries for electric vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy. This was reported by Northvolt, according to Komersant ukrainskyi "The company will continue to

FREYR Battery | FREYR Completes Transformative Acquisition

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) announced the closing of the Company''s acquisition of the U.S. solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar Co Ltd. in accordance with the previously communicated timeline. Under the terms of the finalized agreement, FREYR has acquired Trina Solar''s 5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas. The facility commenced

Porsche buys bankrupt battery company for gigantic sum

Porsche has thrown money at the bankrupt battery company Varta AG to secure production of batteries for hybrid cars. A few weeks ago, Boosted could tell that the battery company Varta AG was on the brink of bankruptcy due to an acute debt crisis. But now a closure appears to have been averted. At least for the part of Varta that produces batteries for

Who''s Profiting from Obama''s Bankrupt Battery Company?

Through the acquisition of the U.S. companies Ovonic Battery Company and Novolyte Technologies, the purchase of Merck''s electrolyte activities, establishment of a license agreement to acquire

PV bankruptcy: Inverter and battery storage manufacturer

Solarmax, manufacturer of inverters and battery storage, is insolvent. The company is based in Burgau, Bavaria. Known for innovative storage solutions and solar technologies. The bankruptcy raises questions about the future of the company. Particularly affected: customers and partners in Germany. What happens now with existing guarantees

Canoo is insolvent and ceases operations

15 小时之前· This means a lot to everyone in the company." To preserve bankruptcy assets, Canoo will cease operations with immediate effect. Moreover, a court-appointed trustee will

How Europe''s battery champion descended into crisis

The company is now at risk of turning into a tale of hubris, and of how Europe is failing to compete with big Chinese, American and other Asian rivals. "The Chinese are being so fast on this

10 EV Startups That Have Already Filed For Bankruptcy

These failed startups are all at various stages of the bankruptcy process, with some gone for good and others emerging as shells of their former selves. The most high-profile EV maker...

10 notable companies that went bankrupt in 2024

10 notable companies that went bankrupt in 2024. By Mudit Dube. Dec 09, 2024 10:59 am What''s the story. The year 2024 has been characterized by severe economic downturn, forcing many prominent

7 Battery & EV Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy

Read on to learn about 7 battery and EV companies to recently file for bankruptcy. Jake Hertz is an Electrical Engineer, Technical Writer, and Public Relations Specialist.

European battery champion Northvolt files for bankruptcy

The Swedish battery technology company has been swimming in turbulent waters for some time now, marked recently by the bankruptcy of their subsidiary, Northvolt ETT Expansion AB. Now, the parent company has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 reorganisation in the US, enabling the company to restructure its debt and attempt to scale the business to current

This Battery Startup Raised $15 Billion. Then It Went Bust.

Over the past week, the Swedish company filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and said its co-founder was stepping down as chief executive, after a turbulent year of production problems and job cuts

7 Battery & EV Companies That Have Filed for Bankruptcy

Despite significant investment and potential, these companies had high hopes—but eventually filed for bankruptcy. See what companies are on the list in the full

EV Start-Up Canoo Declares Bankruptcy

1 · Electric vehicle start-up Canoo has declared bankruptcy and will cease operations immediately, seven years after its launch. Though Tesla is now firmly among the world''s most valuable companies

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Which EV maker has filed for bankruptcy?

The most high-profile EV maker bankruptcy in recent months has been Fisker, maker of the Ocean SUV. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024, after initial order levels for its debut production model fell short of internal expectations.

Are EV startups going bankrupt?

While a big wave of EV startups have gone bankrupt in the years since the pandemic began, some didn't make it that far. Zhidou was one of China's earliest EV startups, being founded in 2006, and at one point it looked like it was destined for success.

Will Northvolt go bankrupt?

The dramatic rise and fall of Northvolt, Europe’s one-time battery champion, has the elements of a Nordic noir thriller. A desire for global domination, intense hubris and disagreements, vast amounts of cash and several unexplained deaths: the Swedish start-up has had it all on its journey to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday.

Why did britishvolt go bankrupt?

Nick Carey/Reuters Britishvolt, a prominent battery start-up that generated enthusiasm from British politicians but never commercially produced a battery, filed for insolvency on Tuesday. The collapse deals a blow to Britain’s ambitions to develop low-carbon businesses to replace some of the trade lost under Brexit.

Will a startup relaunch if GM goes bankrupt?

Going bankrupt isn't necessarily the end of the road for an automaker – just ask GM – but it seems unlikely that many of the current crop of startups will be able to relaunch. These failed startups are all at various stages of the bankruptcy process, with some gone for good and others emerging as shells of their former selves.

Could another battery maker be persuaded to take over a battery factory?

The hope is that another battery maker can be persuaded to take over the location. Stanley Reed has been writing from London for The Times since 2012 on energy, the environment and the Middle East. Before that he was London bureau chief for BusinessWeek magazine.