http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/ Bright Automotive Press Releases en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 05:07:42 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 05:07:42 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/ Imulus Central 2.0 ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Automotive today announced the hiring of Mike Donoughe to serve as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Donoughe brings strong leadership and more than 28 years of automotive experience with executive roles at Tesla, Chrysler, and Mercedes-Benz. Mr. Donoughe will manage Bright Automotive's day-to-day operations and lead the development of the IDEA plug-in electric light commercial vehicle. At Tesla, Donoughe was executive vice president for vehicle engineering and manufacturing, supply chain and quality, leading Tesla in achieving quality, throughput and profitability objectives for the Tesla Roadster, the first highway capable all-electric car in the world. At Chrysler, he served as vice president of multiple product teams, leading them in the creation of numerous vehicles, including the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2005 Dodge and Chrysler minivans, the 2007 Jeep® Wrangler, and the 2009 Dodge Ram. "Mike brings tested leadership, proven vehicle development expertise, and dozens of successful vehicle launches," said Reuben Munger, CEO of Bright Automotive. "Mike is a perfect fit for Bright because he understands the rigor required to bring a successful, high-volume truck to market. And having served in a leadership role at Telsa, he knows how to lead in a young, advanced technology-focused enterprise. Coming on the heels of our investment from GM, the hiring of Mike is another significant step forward for Bright Automotive." http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-hires-tesla--chrysler-veteran-mike-donoughe-as-chief-operating-officer.html Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-hires-tesla--chrysler-veteran-mike-donoughe-as-chief-operating-officer.html Bright Automotive is now hiring to fill 200 jobs in Southeast Michigan over the next year to bring its IDEA concept vehicle to market. The IDEA is an all-new, efficient, plug-in electric hybrid vehicle tailored to the needs of fleet vehicle customers. Bright Automotive's unique approach to designing and developing the vehicle focuses holistically on the total vehicle by emphasizing the benefits of lightweight materials, aerodynamics, system operating efficiencies and powertrain performance. "Bright Automotive is building a team that is innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial to engineer and bring to market its transportation solution focused on reducing fleet operating costs and improving efficiency while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact of operation," said COO Mike Donoughe. "As a symbol for change in the automotive industry, our expanding company is seeking individuals who thrive in an environment of creativity, growth, and shared objectives." http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/pr-newswire--bright-automotive-hiring-for-200-engineering-and-business-development-jobs-in-southeast-michigan.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/pr-newswire--bright-automotive-hiring-for-200-engineering-and-business-development-jobs-in-southeast-michigan.html Contact:Aaron Rosenberg202-470-5331aaronrosenberg@rational360.com Bright Automotive Chairman Reuben Munger Named CEO, as Company Explores Strategic Partnerships Founding CEO John Waters Maintains Leadership Role as Vice Chairman ANDERSON, IN (April 13, 2010) -Bright Automotive today announced tha... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-chairman-reuben-munger-named-ceo--as-company-explores-strategic-partnerships.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-chairman-reuben-munger-named-ceo--as-company-explores-strategic-partnerships.html Contact:Aaron Rosenberg202-470-5331 aaronrosenberg@rational360.com Bright Automotive to Apply Production Electric Drive Technology to Postal Service Zero Emissions Electric Delivery Vehicle   All Electric Postal Delivery Fleet Could Save Millions of Dollars per Year ANDERSON, IN (March 05, ... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-to-apply-production-electric-drive-technology-to-postal-service-zero-emissions-electric-delivery-vehicle.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-to-apply-production-electric-drive-technology-to-postal-service-zero-emissions-electric-delivery-vehicle.html Contact:Aaron Rosenberg202-470-5331 aaronrosenberg@rational360.com Bright Automotive Launches Bright eSolutions, Announces U.S. Army Hybrid Vehicle Contract Bright eSolutions Leverages Industry's Most Experienced Plug-in Team to Help OEMs and Others Build Advanced Technology Vehicles ANDERSON, ... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-launches-bright-esolutions.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-launches-bright-esolutions.html Contact:Aaron Rosenberg Office: 202-470-5331 aaronrosenberg@rational360.com Bright Automotive Announces Performance Upgrade forRevolutionary 100 MPG IDEA Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle   Bright IDEA Saves Fleet Customers Money, Returns 40 Miles of Pure EV Range & Nearly 40 MPG in Hybrid Mod... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-announces-performance-upgrade.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-announces-performance-upgrade.html Bright Automotive Anxious to Help America Achieve President’s Goal of One Million Plug-In Hybrid Cars on the Road by 2015 ANDERSON, IN (June 1, 2009) – Bright Automotive today announced it has applied for $35 million in government grants in support of the President’s goal to put o... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-applies-for-stimulus-package-grants-to-accelerate-production-of-high-mileage-plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-applies-for-stimulus-package-grants-to-accelerate-production-of-high-mileage-plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle.html Evan House, PhD, Brings Extensive Leadership in High-Profile Battery Development for Electric Vehicles and Other Mobile Applications ANDERSON, IN (May 21, 2009) – Bright Automotive today announced the hiring of Evan House, PhD, to serve as the company’s Vice President for Battery Develo... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-adds-to-industry-s-most-experienced-hybrid-vehicle-team.html Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-adds-to-industry-s-most-experienced-hybrid-vehicle-team.html Revolutionary IDEA Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Will Save Businesses Thousands of Dollars Annually on Fuel, Cut C02 Emissions by 2/3rd & Create American Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2009) – At an event in Washington DC today, Bright Automotive unveiled the world’s fir... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-announces-world-s-first-purpose-built-100-mpg-vehicle-for-commercial-and-government-fleets.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-announces-world-s-first-purpose-built-100-mpg-vehicle-for-commercial-and-government-fleets.html Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Being Built from Ground-Up by Team of Auto Industry Veterans; Concept Will Be Shown on April 21 ANDERSON, IN (April 6, 2009)– Bright Automotive, Inc. announced today that its first vehicle – a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will achieve 1... http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-announces-name-of-first-vehicle-and-accelerates-date-of-its-public-unveiling.html Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.brightautomotive.com/press-releases/bright-automotive-announces-name-of-first-vehicle-and-accelerates-date-of-its-public-unveiling.html