Ideanomics

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Not to be confused with IDEX Corporation.
Ideanomics, Inc.
Formerly
  • Alpha Nutraceuticals Inc
  • Alpha Nutra Inc
  • China Broadband Inc.
  • Gallery Rodeo International
  • Seven Stars Cloud Group, Inc.
  • Sierra Rockies Corp.
  • Wecast Network, Inc.
  • You On Demand Holdings, Inc.
Company typePublic
IndustryElectric vehicles, charging, powertrains
Founded2004; 22 years ago (2004) (as China Broadband Inc.)[1]
Key people
Alf Poor (former CEO)[2]
ProductsElectric trucks and tractors (via subsidiaries), wireless charging systems, fuel cell and EV powertrains
Websiteideanomics.com

Ideanomics, Inc. is a bankrupt American electric-vehicle and clean-mobility technology company based in New York City. The company has operated a portfolio of EV-related businesses, including electric commercial vehicles (VIA Motors), agricultural tractors (Solectrac), wireless charging (WAVE), and electric powertrain and fuel-cell systems (US Hybrid). On 4 December 2024, Ideanomics and several subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware with plans to sell substantially all assets.[3] In January 2025, Bloomberg News reported that Morgan Stanley asserted a $10 million transaction fee claim in the bankruptcy case.[4]

History

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The company traces its roots to 2004 as China Broadband Inc. Through a series of name changes and strategy shifts (including You On Demand and Seven Stars Cloud Group), the business was rebranded Ideanomics, Inc. in 2017 under entrepreneur Bruno Wu.[5]

In October 2018 Ideanomics purchased the former University of Connecticut West Hartford campus for US$5.2 million, announcing plans to relocate certain operations to the site.[6]

From 2020 to 2022 Ideanomics assembled a group of EV companies:

  • Solectrac (electric tractors): majority stake in 2020; full acquisition in 2021.[7][8]
  • WAVE – Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification (inductive charging): acquired in January 2021.[9]
  • US Hybrid (EV powertrain and fuel-cell components): acquired in June 2021.[10]
  • VIA Motors (electric commercial vehicles): Ideanomics agreed to acquire VIA in August 2021[11] and later closed the transaction in January 2023, according to company filings.[12]
  • Energica Motor Company (high-performance electric motorcycles): 70% stake closed in March 2022.[13]

In mid-2024 the company received Nasdaq non-compliance notices regarding minimum bid price and market value of publicly held shares.[14]

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On 9 August 2024 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled fraud charges against Ideanomics, its then-executives, and board chair Bruno Wu, alleging the company misled investors about revenue, acquisitions and business relationships. The respondents agreed to cease-and-desist orders and civil penalties without admitting or denying the findings.[15]

In July 2024 WiTricity filed a patent-infringement suit against Ideanomics subsidiary WAVE Charging over wireless-charging technology.[16] Separately, WAVE brought claims against WiTricity alleging trade-secret misappropriation.[17]

Bankruptcy and restructuring

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Ideanomics and affiliates commenced Chapter 11 cases on 4 December 2024 in the District of Delaware, indicating an intent to market and sell assets to repay creditors.[3] Court filings and subsequent reporting note that financial advisers and lenders asserted various claims during the proceedings, including a Morgan Stanley advisory fee claim reported in January 2025.[4]

See also

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References

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