AYRO, Inc. (”AYRO” or the “Company”), a designer and
manufacturer of purpose-built compact, light-duty emissions-free
electric vehicles for urban, commercial, consumer and government
markets, announces the Company’s first vehicle deliveries of its
Club Car 411 to Canada and Mexico through its strategic partnership
with Club Car, Inc. (“Club Car”).
The all-electric Club Car 411 utility trucks are the first
AYRO-built sustainable vehicles to be exported to both countries
bordering the U.S. With the new USMCA trade agreement in place, the
potentially lucrative Canadian and Mexico markets are opening up,
which may benefit U.S.-made vehicles like the Club Car 411 electric
truck. With the new agreement, “Made in the U.S.” products,
including light-duty electric vehicles, should be well positioned
to increase market share throughout North America.
“With new international deliveries beginning and a global low
speed electric vehicle (“LSEV”) market predicted to reach 23.9
billion by 2026 according to Navigant Research, AYRO’s strategic
relationship with Club Car makes it possible for our purpose-built
electric fleet vehicles to reach beyond the U.S. market and into
Canada and Mexico,” said Rod Keller, CEO of AYRO. “With its ability
to reduce operating expenses by 49% and Co2 emissions by 44%
compared to comparable gas powered vehicles, the Club Car 411
should make it easier for these countries to achieve their
sustainability goals for carbon reduction, urban congestion and
cost-effective electric last mile vehicles.”
AYRO’s other all-electric vehicle, the AYRO 311 autocycle, is
also expected to be marketed to Canada and Mexico fleet
opportunities for larger radius delivery and promotional
applications. With a top speed of up to 80 km/h (50 mph), AYRO
management anticipates that the AYRO 311 may provide an attractive
alternative to gas powered vehicles, particularly with respect to
restaurant delivery.
AYRO management additionally views the AYRO 311 as a potential
solution for urban and suburban customers looking to reduce
operating costs while at the same time offering AYRO opportunities
to enhance brand exposure through the AYRO 311’s distinct 3-wheeled
design.
About Club Car and Ingersoll Rand:
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by
creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our
people and our family of brands – including Club Car®, work
together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and
buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase
industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global
business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring
results. Club Car® has been one of the most respected names in the
golf industry for more than half a century and its product
portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now
encompassing consumer and commercial utility vehicles,
multi-passenger shuttle vehicles, rough-terrain and off-road
utility vehicles and street legal low-speed vehicles for commercial
and consumer markets. For more information, visit
www.ingersollrand.com or www.clubcar.com. Club Car is part of
Ingersoll Rand, and is based in Augusta, GA.
About AYRO, Inc.
Texas-based AYRO, Inc., (www.AYRO.com), designs and delivers
compact, emissions-free electric fleet solutions for use within
urban and short-haul markets. Capable of accommodating a broad
range of commercial and consumer requirements, AYRO’s vehicles are
seeking to become one of the leaders of safe, affordable, efficient
and sustainable logistical transportation. AYRO was founded in 2017
by entrepreneurs, investors, and executives with a passion to
create sustainable urban electric vehicle solutions for Campus
Management, Last Mile Delivery, Urban Commuting, and Closed Campus
Transport. Discover more about AYRO, Inc. at ayro.com, emailing
info@ayro.com or by calling (512) 994-4917.
On December 19, 2019, AYRO entered into an Agreement and Plan of
Merger and Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with DropCar,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (“DropCar”) and ABC Merger Sub, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of DropCar
(“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other matters, and subject
to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the
Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into AYRO, with
AYRO continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of DropCar and the
surviving corporation of the merger (the “Merger”). In connection
with the Merger, DropCar intends to sell substantially all of its
current assets, change its name to AYRO and AYRO’s business is
intended to become the sole business of the combined company
following this transaction.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from any
expected future results, performance, or achievements.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made
and none of AYRO, DropCar nor their affiliates assume any duty to
update forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,”
“believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “will,”
“would” and other similar expressions are intended to identify
these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by
such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: AYRO
has a history of losses and has never been profitable, and AYRO
expects to incur additional losses in the future and may never be
profitable; the market for AYRO’s products is developing and may
not develop as expected; AYRO’s limited operating history makes
evaluating its business and future prospects difficult and may
increase the risk of any investment in its securities; AYRO may
experience lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of its
vehicles; developments in alternative technologies or improvements
in the internal combustion engine may have a materially adverse
effect on the demand for AYRO’s electric vehicles; the markets in
which AYRO operates are highly competitive, and AYRO may not be
successful in competing in these industries; AYRO relies on and
intends to continue to rely on a single third-party supplier for
the sub-assemblies in semi-knocked-down for all of its vehicles;
AYRO may become subject to product liability claims, which could
harm AYRO’s financial condition and liquidity if AYRO is not able
to successfully defend or insure against such claims; increases in
costs, disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials, in
particular lithium-ion cells, could harm AYRO’s business; AYRO will
be required to raise additional capital to fund its operations, and
such capital raising may be costly or difficult to obtain and could
dilute AYRO stockholders’ ownership interests, and AYRO’s long term
capital requirements are subject to numerous risks; AYRO may fail
to comply with environmental and safety laws and regulations; and
AYRO is subject to governmental export and import controls that
could impair AYRO’s ability to compete in international market due
to licensing requirements and subject AYRO to liability if AYRO is
not in compliance with applicable laws. Risks and uncertainties
related to the Merger that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking
statement include, without limitation, risks relating to the
completion of the Merger, including the need for stockholder
approval and the satisfaction of closing conditions; the
anticipated financing to be completed prior to or concurrently with
the closing of the Merger; the cash balances of the combined
company following the closing of the Merger and the financing; the
ability of DropCar to remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market;
and expected restructuring-related cash outlays, including the
timing and amount of those outlays.
Additional Information
In connection with the proposed transaction, DropCar has filed
with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a
preliminary joint proxy statement of DropCar and consent
solicitation statement of AYRO that also constitutes a prospectus
of DropCar, and the definitive joint proxy and consent solicit
statement/prospectus will be mailed to shareholders of DropCar and
AYRO. DropCar and AYRO also plan to file other relevant documents
with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS ARE
URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY AND CONSENT
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE
SEC IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. You may obtain a free copy of the definitive
joint proxy and consent solicitation statement/prospectus (if and
when it becomes available) and other relevant documents filed by
DropCar and AYRO with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Copies of the documents filed by DropCar with the SEC are available
free of charge on DropCar’s website at www.drop.car or by
contacting DropCar Investor Relations at (212) 918-8158.
Participants in the Solicitation
DropCar and AYRO and their respective directors and executive
officers and other members of management and employees may be
deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect
of the proposed transaction. You can find information about
DropCar’s executive officers and directors in DropCar’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed
with the SEC on April 3, 2019, as amended on April 12, 2019, and
the proxy statement for DropCar’s 2019 annual meeting of
stockholders, filed with the SEC on November 6, 2019. Additional
information regarding the interests of such potential participants
will be included in the definitive joint proxy and consent
statement/prospectus and other relevant documents filed with the
SEC if and when they become available. Investors should read the
definitive joint proxy and consent solicitation
statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before
making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free
copies of these documents from DropCar or AYRO using the sources
indicated above.
This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be
any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a
prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended.
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(212) 918-8158
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