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Long-Lewis Auto Group selects ADS-TEC Energy's ChargeBox to boost EV charging at multiple leading Ford dealerships

Long-Lewis Auto Group selects ADS-TEC Energy's ChargeBox to boost EV charging at multiple leading Ford dealerships

Business Wire22-05-2025
NÜRTINGEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, today announced that the Long-Lewis Auto Group has deployed its battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging platform ChargeBox at multiple leading Ford dealerships in Alabama including, Long-Lewis Ford of Hoover, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region and Long-Lewis Ford of the Shoals. Available for public use at the dealership locations, the solution allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Alabama to charge their EVs in just minutes at locations previously underserved by EV infrastructure.
ADS-TEC Energy's ChargeBox is the only EV charger that could support our infrastructure needs
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The ADS-TEC Energy ChargeBox platform's battery-buffered technology enables widespread, ultra-fast charging (up to 320kW) on existing power-limited grids. Unlike conventional DC chargers, it did not require extensive construction or upgrades to high-powered electrical infrastructure, making it an ideal solution for the Long-Lewis Auto Group to quickly deploy ultra-fast EV chargers.
The Long-Lewis Auto Group is Alabama's oldest and largest automotive retailer, with dealerships dating back to the 1900s. Across all the Long-Lewis locations, they retail more than 1,500 vehicles a month making them 11 times larger than the average dealership. Through its partnership with Ford, Long-Lewis is committed to furthering the Ford Power Promise, making electric vehicle ownership easy by supporting customers in the areas that matter to them the most. The Long-Lewis Auto Group is nationally recognized for its consumer and employee satisfaction and is dedicated to giving back to its community and those less fortunate.
'At the Long-Lewis Auto Group, there is nothing more important than our community – including our employees, current customers, future customers and all Alabama residents. As EV adoption in our state continues to rise, the right charging technology must be installed to support ultra-fast charging requirements. Our customers cannot wait hours to charge their vehicles and as some of our dealerships are in more rural locations, we cannot afford any grid strain,' said Ryan Ware, general manager, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region. 'ADS-TEC Energy's ChargeBox is the only EV charger that could support our infrastructure needs. We're excited to offer this ultra-fast EV charging capability at our dealerships and to provide it to the community.'
Alabama has made tremendous strides to electrify the state. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, more than $2 billion in EV-related investments have been announced for Alabama, supporting a growing EV supply chain.
'When we first announced our facility in Alabama, we were determined to make ultra-fast EV charging more accessible to drivers throughout the state,' said Jason Powers, vice president, North America, ADS-TEC Energy. 'By deploying our ChargeBox solution, the Long-Lewis Auto Group is bringing the capabilities of ultra-fast EV charging to residents across Alabama, reaching areas that to-date have been plagued with little – or no – charging options. We're honored to collaborate with Alabama's oldest and largest auto dealer to showcase the state's growth in EVs and electrification.'
About ADS-TEC Energy
Based on more than ten years of experience with lithium-ion technologies, ADS-TEC Energy develops and produces battery storage solutions and fast charging systems including their energy management systems. Its battery-based fast-charging technology enables electric vehicles to charge ultra-fast even with weak power grids and is characterized by a very compact design. The company, based in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, was nominated for the German Future Prize by the Federal President and was included in the "Circle of Excellence" in 2022. The high quality and functionality of the battery systems is due to a particularly high level of in-depth development and in-house production. With its advanced system platforms, ADS-TEC Energy is a valuable partner for car manufacturers, energy supply companies and charging station operators.
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TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LAWR) (the "Company" or "Robot Consulting"), a Japanese platform service provider focusing on human resource solutions with an intention to expand into legal technology and the metaverse, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Summary Revenue was JPY675.6 million ($4.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY693.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Gross profit was JPY671.6 million ($4.5 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, compared to JPY673.3 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Net loss was JPY534.7 million ($3.6 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 19.2% from JPY662.0 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. 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Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain JPY amounts into U.S. dollars for the convenience of the reader. Translations of amounts from JPY into U.S. dollars have been made at the exchange rate of JPY149.9 = $1.00, which was the foreign exchange rate on March 31, 2025 as reported by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in its weekly release on April 7, 2025. About Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. is a Japanese platform service provider focusing on human resource solutions with an intention to expand into legal technology and the metaverse. The Company's major product, "Labor Robot," is a cloud-based human resource management system that helps users track employee attendance, manage sales orders, and journalize accounting items. Robot Consulting also assists users with grant and subsidy applications and provides consulting and support services for digital transformation to small and medium-sized businesses. Robot Consulting also aims to create more software and services related to digital transformation, legal technology, and the metaverse. The Company is currently developing "Robot Lawyer," which will enable users to pose metaverse-related legal questions on certain metaverse platforms through Robot Lawyer's AI-powered chat interface, search legal precedents through an AI-driven search engine, and access lawyer matching services for further legal consultation. For more information, please visit the Company's website: Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at For more information, please contact: Robot Consulting Co., Relations DepartmentEmail: ir@ Ascent Investor Relations LLCTina XiaoPhone: +1-646-932-7242Email: investors@ BALANCE SHEETS As of March 31, 2025 and 2024 (Yen in thousands, except share data)2025 2024March 31,2025 2024 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents¥ 112,012 ¥ 471,648Accounts receivable, net 21,41284,424Related party receivable —9,304Deferred offering costs 131,03567,470Prepaid expenses and other current assets 13,04176,538Total Current Assets 277,500709,384Non-current Assets: Restricted cash 19,47019,470Property and equipment, net 6,9461,929Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 8806,778Intangible assets, net 7,1041,962Investments - Non-current 134134Other assets 1,9383,888Total Assets¥ 313,972 ¥ 743,545 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current Liabilities: Trade accounts payable¥ 113,962 ¥ 368,883Other payable 58,15064,765Accrued expenses 1,614936Deferred revenue - Current 351,937130,824Current portion of operating lease liabilities 4026,523Total Current Liabilities 526,065571,931Non-current Liabilities: Non-current operating lease liabilities 479255Deferred revenue - Non-current 412,996268,589Other liabilities 25,81719,470Total Liabilities 965,357860,245Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT: Ordinary share, JPY1.7 par value - 168,000,000 shares authorized as ofMarch 31, 2025 and 2024; 42,210,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 70,35070,350Additional paid-in capital 1,060,7501,060,750Accumulated deficit (1,782,485)(1,247,800)Total Shareholders' Deficit (651,385)(116,700)Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Deficit¥ 313,972 ¥ 743,545 STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (Yen in thousands, except share and per share data)2025 2024 2023For the Fiscal Years Ended March 31,2025 2024 2023RestatedRevenue¥ 675,561 ¥ 693,104 ¥ 83,597Cost of revenue 3,93619,84870,622Gross profit 671,625673,25612,975Operating expenses: Research and development 86,158103,440138,322Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 1,119,6411,221,614342,670Total operating expenses 1,205,7991,325,054480,992Loss from operations (534,174)(651,798)(468,017)Other income (expenses), net (511)(10,168)(10,591)Interest expenses ——(25)Loss before income taxes (534,685)(661,966)(478,633)Provision for income taxes ———Net Loss¥ (534,685) ¥ (661,966) ¥ (478,633)Net loss per share attributable to shareholders, basicand diluted¥ (12.7) ¥ (16.1) ¥ (12.3)Weighted-average shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted 42,210,00041,127,79738,882,926 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 (Yen in thousands)2025 2024 2023For the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2025 2024 2023RestatedCash flows from operating activities: Net loss¥ (534,685) ¥ (661,966) ¥ (478,633)Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,8921,832220Noncash lease expenses 6,6436,1792,968Loss on disposal of property and equipment ——592Impairment loss on investments —10,00010,000Change in allowance for credit losses (7,044)—Accounts receivable 70,056(2,441)(81,983)Related party receivable 9,304(7,230)(2,073)Prepaid expenses and other current assets 63,495(51,507)(9,555)Other Assets 1,950(2,297)(594)Accounts payable and accrued expenses (260,857)220,609189,607Deferred revenue 365,520175,942219,185Operating lease liabilities (6,643)(6,179)(2,968)Other liabilities 6,350—19,470Net cash used in operating activities (283,019)(317,058)(133,764)Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment (7,587)(3,339)(437)Purchase of intangible assets (5,464)(2,101)—Acquisition of investments —(10,000)(10,134)Proceeds from sales of investment —6,552—Net cash used in investing activities (13,051)(8,888)(10,571)Cash flows from financing activities: Payment for deferred offering costs (63,566)(22,015)(45,454)Proceeds from stock issuance —338,600335,500Proceeds received for subscription receivable —29,83417,327Net cash provided by financing activities (63,566)346,419307,373Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restrictedcash (359,636)20,473163,038Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 491,118470,645307,607Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period¥ 131,482 ¥ 491,118 ¥ 470,645 Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash and cash equivalents¥ 112,012 ¥ 471,648 ¥ 451,175Restricted cash 19,47019,47019,470Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash¥ 131,482 ¥ 491,118 ¥ 470,645 View original content: SOURCE Robot Consulting Co., Ltd. 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Brilliant Earth Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Brilliant Earth Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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