ANAHEIM, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2024 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ:PEV), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today announced a new partnership with Bay Area Founders Club to advance the establishment of its previously announced Artificial Intelligence (AI) development center in Silicon Valley, California. This agreement marks a significant step forward in Phoenix Motor's strategic efforts to lead the development of next-generation electric and autonomous bus technology.

The partnership with Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), founded in Silicon Valley and managed by a dedicated group of Stanford alumni and students, will support Phoenix Motor in setting up the AI lab, with a focus on driving innovations in self-driving technology and advanced energy management systems for shuttle buses and transit buses. BFC is a thriving community of over 10,000 members, including more than 120 startups and over 200 venture capital firms. Through this collaboration, Phoenix Motor aims to tap into BFC's strong network of experts, resources, and advisors to expedite the development of cutting-edge technologies.

"We are excited to partner with Bay Area Founders Club, whose expertise and network will significantly enhance our efforts as we build a foundation for our AI development lab in the heart of Silicon Valley," said Denton Peng, CEO of Phoenix Motor. "This partnership allows us to accelerate the progress of our AI initiatives, bringing us closer to delivering next-generation electric bus technology that will define the future of commercial transportation."

Bay Area Founders Club's involvement will provide additional guidance, industry connections, and support to Phoenix Motor, enhancing the company's ability to establish a robust AI research ecosystem. The AI development center is expected to create strategic partnerships and foster a strong talent pool in the region, further enabling Phoenix Motor to innovate and excel in electrification and autonomous vehicle solutions.

About Phoenix Motor Inc.
Phoenix Motor, a pioneer in the electric vehicle ("EV") industry, designs, builds, and integrates electric drive systems and manufactures heavy duty transit buses and medium and light duty commercial EVs. Phoenix operates two primary brands, "Phoenix", which is focused on commercial products including heavy and medium duty EVs (transit buses, shuttle buses, school buses and delivery trucks, among others) and "EdisonFuture", which intends to offer light-duty EVs. Phoenix endeavors to be a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies. To learn more, please visit: phoenixev.ai.

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