Alta Motors v2.0 restart attempt

[revoltlution]

Just a clarification for those who are following this:

We need $3M this week. Else we are screwed.

I want to nominate this as "post of the year"

 

[No.73]

Unfortunately, we’ve run out of time.

The relevant assets necessary to support the Redshift platform have been sold to another buyer. I don’t have all the details. Philip’s suggested embargo on bikes no longer has an impact on a potential v2.0 effort. A reboot appears to be impossible at this point. Always possible something will change with time.

We had the right couple ideas 1-3 months too late. Personally, I regret abstaining from this community until just recently. That’s on me.

All the best to each of you.

 

[Redwolf]

Unfortunately, we’ve run out of time.

The relevant assets necessary to support the Redshift platform have been sold to another buyer. I don’t have all the details. Philip’s suggested embargo on bikes no longer has an impact on a potential v2.0 effort. A reboot appears to be impossible at this point. Always possible something will change with time.

We had the right couple ideas 1-3 months too late. Personally, I regret abstaining from this community until just recently. That’s on me.

All the best to each of you.

Well crap, I was really hoping this would work out...

 

[Tuner]

For what it is worth.....
Myself, No.73 and a host of others did everything within our power to save Alta. We started working on a back up even before the company was "publicly" in trouble.
We failed, though not from a lack of trying.

Wishing you all the best.....
Dale

 

[revoltlution]

@Tuner @Judaslefourbe @datadog @Honcho @No.73 @Rashid510
Thanks for all your efforts and support! Onto the next chapter... When do you think the intellectual property (i.e. the "knowledge in your heads") embargo will be lifted?

 

[Philip]

If you want to buy a new Alta, feel free to call dealers or @AltaWest . They should probably be well under $10k now without support, warranty and a reliable supply of spare parts.

@AltaWest will do the best they can to supply the parts, if/when we need them.

We also have @Rashid510 to provide support with electronics.

Hopefully some more ex-Alta guys would come out of the woodwork @Haemish Graham and help us modify the firmware/software as a consolation prize.

We will know soon if the new buyer is BRP. I will try to establish contact with them. Let me know if you can help with that.

 

[Drtjumper]

well this frigging sucks. Thank you to everyone who tried to save it.

 

[TCMB371]

Sorry i couldn't be of more help.

To current owners, we'll be ok. There are a lot of talented people in this community.

 

[whyfly819]

Looking forward to the continued support and camaraderie with fellow Alta Motors RedShift owners.
Turn the page....

 

[Silent But Dirty]

We as owners I think will be be fine die to this great community. We are all members in a very exclusive club.

 

[Judaslefourbe]

When do you think the intellectual property (i.e. the "knowledge in your heads") embargo will be lifted?

It probably won't be, but one can hope.

 

[Alta_mxr]

So who controls the IP since the 2.0 deal fell through?

 

[Redwolf]

So who controls the IP since the 2.0 deal fell through?

Looks like BRP...
Link

 

[Alta_mxr]

So then it would be in their best interest to help keep the already going test fleet (Us) going right! Really all that needs support is the battery, electronics (display, motor controller, other various black boxes, and motor). The rest is either off the shelf or 3D printable

 

[revoltlution]

It probably won't be, but one can hope.

Thanks for the reply @Judaslefourbe . Not that you need to answer this but I am still wondering what "Alta tech" is off limits.

 

[Redwolf]

So then it would be in their best interest to help keep the already going test fleet (Us) going right! Really all that needs support is the battery, electronics (display, motor controller, other various black boxes, and motor). The rest is either off the shelf or 3D printable

From the press release, BRP indicates they have no intention to support the Alta platform in any way. We are on our own now.

 

[snydes]

FYI the display issues are pretty much taken care of. Check the resources link on this site for information on new replacement displays.

 

[revoltlution]

FYI the display issues are pretty much taken care of. Check the resources link on this site for information on new replacement displays.

That's BIG news! Nice!!!

 

[Rix]

From the press release, BRP indicates they have no intention to support the Alta platform in any way. We are on our own now.

I read that too, but the way it could be interpreted, is they have no interest in going on as "Alta Motors", what I am wondering is does this mean they can start making our machines under an entirely different brand name?

 

[Redwolf]

I read that too, but the way it could be interpreted, is they have no interest in going on as "Alta Motors", what I am wondering is does this mean they can start making our machines under an entirely different brand name?

I would be only too happy for you to be able to say I told you so.