Company Research Report: Nimbus Inc.
Company Overview
- Name: Nimbus Inc.
- Mission: Nimbus Inc. is committed to making urban areas greener, more equitable, and less congested by innovating in the electric vehicle space. The company aims to reduce the environmental impact of transportation by providing urban mobility solutions that are smaller, cleaner, and efficient compared to traditional cars.
- Founded: The specific founding date is not provided.
- Founders: Lihang Nong is noted as a key figure and founder in the company.
- Key People: Lihang Nong is mentioned as the founder and is a major spokesperson for the company.
- Headquarters: Michigan, United States
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Nimbus is known for its innovative approach to urban mobility, specifically through the development of the Nimbus One, a three-wheeled electric vehicle providing the convenience of a bike with the safety of a car.
Products
Nimbus One
- Description:
- The Nimbus One is a tiny, three-wheeled electric vehicle designed for urban commuting. It combines elements of a motorbike with the safety features of a car.
- Key Features:
- Range: Up to 93 miles in the city.
- Top Speed: 50 mph.
- Acceleration: 0-30 mph in 3 seconds.
- Battery: Equipped with a 9 kWh swappable battery pack.
- Charging Time: Fully charges in under 5.5 hours using a standard household outlet.
- Structure: High-strength steel frame with thermoplastic shell.
- Safety Features: Front airbag, ABS, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) with onboard cameras and AI for collision prevention.
- Seating Configuration: 1+1 seating with ISOFIX points for baby seats.
- Vehicle Intelligence: Includes systems such as Nimbus Balance and Frontal Collision Warning; additional features will be updated over-the-air.
- Interior: Minimalist design with a display screen, Bluetooth speakers, power windows, rapid phone charger, heating, and optional A/C.
Nimbus One S
- Description:
- A variant of Nimbus One with enhanced performance and specifications.
- Key Features:
- Range: Up to 128 miles in the city.
- Top Speed: 75 mph.
- Acceleration: 0-30 mph in 2.8 seconds.
- Battery: Equipped with a 12 kWh fixed battery pack.
Recent Developments
- Recent Launches: Nimbus has introduced the prototype Nimbus One, which provides a unique blend of an electric motorbike and a compact car with a tilting mechanism for enhanced maneuverability. It addresses city commuting challenges by offering weather protection and safety features typically lacking in other micromobility solutions.
- New Features and Updates:
- Proprietary vehicle stability technology for enjoyable commuting.
- Over-the-air updates allow for the continuous rollout of new features to vehicles.
- Partnerships: No specific partnerships are explicitly mentioned, but Nimbus has been in talks with shared micromobility operators and other vehicle-sharing programs to integrate its vehicles.
- Investment and Funding:
- Nimbus closed a $4.7 million seed round, with support from investors such as Thiel Capital and JAM fund. The company is seeking to raise $20 million in equity and $10 million in debt for its Series A, indicating a strategic plan to ramp up production and market entry.
- Market Positioning: The Nimbus One is marketed as a cost-effective urban transit solution, targeting environmentally conscious consumers who prioritize affordability and utility in electric vehicles. The vehicle features are geared towards disrupting traditional urban vehicle usage with a lower environmental impact.
For further inquiries or information, please contact Nimbus Inc. at hello@nimbusev.com.
