Fisker Asks Judge If It Can Sell Remaining Oceans For Just $14,000 Each

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1. Fisker, the electric vehicle startup, has asked a bankruptcy judge for permission to sell the remaining Fisker Ocean SUVs that were produced before the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company claims it has received interest from potential buyers and believes selling the remaining vehicles could generate up to $15 million, which would help fund the bankruptcy proceedings.

2. Fisker's request to sell the remaining Oceans comes after the company's assets, including its intellectual property and other technology, were acquired by Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, for $35 million. The sale of the remaining Oceans is seen as a way for Fisker to maximize the value of its assets and potentially provide some recovery for creditors.

3. The article notes that Fisker's bankruptcy filing and the subsequent sale of its assets to Foxconn mark a significant setback for the electric vehicle startup, which had ambitious plans to bring the Fisker Ocean to market. The company's struggles highlight the challenges faced by newer EV startups in a highly competitive and capital-intensive industry.

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