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        Coda Files Bankruptcy

        Electric vehicle maker sold less than 100 vehicles.

        Joseph Szczesny
        Joseph Szczesny , Executive Editor
        May 01, 2013
        After selling less than 100 cars since the vehicle's introduction, Coda filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

        Coda Holdings Inc., parent of the electric-car maker backed by billionaire Philip Facone, filed for bankruptcy and will seek to sell its assets to a group led by a Fortress Investment Group.

        Coda Holdings shut down its automotive unit last year after failing to make good on its promise to sell 10,000 vehicles. The company sold less than 100 vehicles while employing 40 people. It will focus on its energy storage business, said Phil Murtaugh, chief executive officer of the Los Angeles-based company in a statement.

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        The company introduced its five-passenger electric car in California a year ago with a range of 125 miles on a single charge. The $37,250 vehicle was based off a years-old vehicle design and was panned for its bland styling. Additionally, it suffered through a recall due to faulty airbags.

        Fortress Investment Group is leading a consortium of lenders intending to provide debtor-in-possession financing to enable the company’s energy storage business to remain fully operational during the restructuring process, he said.

        Coda filed a motion with the bankruptcy court in Delaware for approval of the consortium, or its designee, as the stalking horse bidder in the sale process to acquire the company post-bankruptcy. In addition, the company will seek to monetize value of its existing automotive business assets.

        “After concluding a comprehensive review of our strategic options, the board of directors, management team and senior lending group have concluded that focusing on the company’s energy storage business presents the best opportunity moving forward,” Murtaugh said.

        (Coda comes unplugged. Click Here to read more.)

        “We believe the restructuring process that we have entered into today will enable the company to complete a sale and confirm a plan that maximizes the value of its assets, serving the best interests of our stakeholders.”

        Coda diversified its business and formed Coda Energy two years ago. Coda Energy’s products are based on the same core technology.

        (Click Here to read about Detroit Electric’s plans for a sports car.)

        Coda Automotive listed assets of as much as $50 million and liabilities of as much as $100 million in the Chapter 11 filing. The company said it would separately try to sell the unit within 45 days.

        A U.S. congressional committee is investigating the Energy Department’s loans for alternative-fuel vehicles after the manufacturers have been plagued by financial problems. Fisker Automotive Inc. fired three quarters of its work force last month and missed its first payment on a U.S. government loan and is thought to be contemplating bankruptcy, while Bright Automotive filed for bankruptcy and liquidation last year in the face of continuing financial difficulties.

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        2 responses to “Coda Files Bankruptcy”

        1. bluto1935 says:
          May 2, 2013 at 4:40 pm

          Another of Obama and DOE green crony energy stimulus losses.
          Only thing green about this administration’s “green energy stimulus” is the color of the money the taxpayers are losing.

          Nobody want’s a dated used car design with electric motor and a $37,500 price tag from a shady company nobody ever heard of when they can get a up to date Focus hybrid , Prius or Volt from Ford,GM or Toyota.
          Who would pay $37,000 to look like they are driving an 9 yr old Hyundai

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          1. Michael Strong says:
            May 10, 2013 at 4:13 pm

            Someone would because there are always early adopters. That said, not me. However, I’d consider leasing a shiny new Model S for sure!

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