VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower" and the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announces the closing of the fifth tranche of its previously announced secured term loan offering on July 4, 2025 for an aggregate principal amount of U.S. $250,000 (collectiv ...

Core Viewpoint - GreenPower Motor Company Inc. is announcing the second tranche of a secured term loan offering totaling U.S. $500,000 to support its operations and production costs [1][2]. Group 1: Loan Details - The second tranche of U.S. $500,000 is expected to be closed with companies associated with the CEO and a Director of the Company [2]. - The net proceeds from the Loans will be allocated towards production costs, supplier payments, payroll, and working capital [2]. Group 2: Inducements for Loans - As an inducement for the Loans, the Company will issue non-transferable share purchase warrants to one of the Lenders, with the number of warrants based on the principal amount divided by the Market Price [3]. - Two Lenders will receive Loan Bonus Shares, calculated as 20% of the principal amount of the Loans divided by the Market Price [3]. Group 3: Related Party Transactions - The Lenders are considered "related parties" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101, and the Loans and associated securities are classified as "related party transactions" but are exempt from formal valuation and minority approval requirements [4]. Group 4: Securities Regulations - All securities issued in connection with the Loans will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the closing of the Initial Loan [5]. Group 5: Company Overview - GreenPower designs, builds, and distributes a range of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, and cargo vans [6]. - The Company employs a clean-sheet design for its vehicles, ensuring they are purpose-built for battery power with zero emissions [6]. - GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada, and has primary operational facilities in southern California, with a NASDAQ listing since August 2020 [6].

Core Viewpoint - General Motors (GM) is urging lawmakers to block California's strict zero-emission vehicle mandate, indicating a significant shift in the company's strategy as electric vehicle (EV) demand in the U.S. slows down [1][2] Group 1: GM's Strategic Shift - GM, once a supporter of California's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035, is now lobbying against it and encouraging employees to contact Senators to revoke California's waiver for stricter emissions rules [2] - The company has abandoned its plan to produce 400,000 EVs by mid-2024 and postponed several key launches due to declining EV demand and market pressures [4] Group 2: Market Performance and Projections - California aims for 35% of all new vehicle sales to be electric or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) by 2026, but in the first quarter, EVs accounted for only 20.8% of sales and PHEVs 3.7%, totaling 24.5%, which is about 10 percentage points below the target [3] - Major automakers, including GM and Ford, are scaling back their EV initiatives as sales fall short of projections [4] Group 3: Industry-Wide Challenges - Ford's EV sales declined 2.9% year over year to 27,409 units in the first four months of 2025, with significant losses in its Model e segment [5] - Tesla also faced challenges, with deliveries falling 13% year over year to 336,681 units in the first quarter, and automotive margins declining from 15.5% to 11.3% [6]

Core Insights - Honda is reducing its EV investment by 30% from $69 billion to $48.4 billion through the 2031 fiscal year to stabilize its future in a slowing EV market [1][2] - The company will focus on increasing its hybrid lineup due to changes in environmental regulations and a slowdown in EV market expansion [2] - Honda's expected EV sales ratio for 2030 is now projected to fall below the previously announced target of 30% [2] Investment Strategy - Honda plans to launch 13 new hybrid models globally starting in 2027, aiming to sell 2.2 million hybrids annually by 2030 [4] - Despite the shift towards hybrids, Honda remains committed to achieving 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2040 [4] Market Context - In the first four months of 2025, EV sales in North America increased by only 5%, compared to 25% in Europe and 35% in China [3] - The International Energy Agency indicated that higher tariffs could further increase EV prices and slow down sales growth [3] Organizational Changes - Honda is mandating US employees to return to the office at least 80% of the time by October, emphasizing the importance of in-person work in a rapidly changing business environment [5]

Core Points - GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has closed the first tranche of a secured term loan offering amounting to U.S. $500,000 [1] - The net proceeds from the loan will be allocated towards production costs, supplier payments, payroll, and working capital [2] - The loan is secured by a general security agreement on the company's assets and will bear an interest rate of 12% per annum for a term of two years [3] - The company issued 1,086,956 non-transferable share purchase warrants to the initial lenders, allowing them to purchase shares at an exercise price of U.S. $0.46 for 24 months [4] - The initial lenders are considered related parties, and the transaction is exempt from formal valuation and minority approval requirements [5] - All securities issued in connection with the loan will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the closing date [6] Company Overview - GreenPower designs, builds, and distributes a range of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, and cargo vans [7] - The company employs a clean-sheet design approach to manufacture zero-emission vehicles, integrating global suppliers for key components [7] - GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada, and has primary operational facilities in southern California, with a NASDAQ listing since August 2020 [7]