Electrovaya Inc. Launches Maya 300 Electric Car with Successful Global Debut

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The Maya 300, a lithium-ion powered electric car, made its global debut at the Maryland Science Centre on June 23, 2009, receiving widespread media attention and exceeding expectations. The press event drew over 200 global media representatives and television broadcasts, with notable national media coverage from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. The Maya 300 was advertised on the front page of the Wall Street Journal on July 6, 2009, marking a significant milestone in its commercial availability in North America.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maya 300 electric car, powered by Electrovaya's lithium-ion SuperPolymer(R) battery, was launched at the Maryland Science Centre on June 23, 2009, with a successful global debut.
  • The event attracted over 200 global press and television broadcasts, including coverage from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
  • The Maya 300 was advertised on the front page of the Wall Street Journal on July 6, 2009, marking a significant milestone in its commercial availability in North America.
  • The electric car is one of the first lithium-ion powered electric cars commercially available in North America.
  • Electrovaya Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of portable power solutions, with its proprietary lithium-ion SuperPolymer(R) battery technology.
  • The company aims to become the preferred provider of portable power for the aerospace, defense, and wireless sectors, as well as the developer of alternative energy applications.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 global press and television broadcasts attended the Maya 300 launch event at the Maryland Science Centre on June 23, 2009.
  • The Maya 300 was advertised on the front page of the Wall Street Journal on July 6, 2009.
  • Electrovaya Inc.'s transaction symbol on the Toronto Stock Exchange is EFL.

Sources:

  • Marketwire via COMTEX
  • Electrovaya Inc.
  • The New York Times
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • The Washington Post
  • The Baltimore Sun
  • The Toronto Star
  • Fox TV
  • ABC
  • CNN
  • NBC
  • CBC
  • CBS