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Closed startup

2008 – 2012

Bright Automotive

Company

United StatesMobility and transport

Founded: 2008
Closed: 2012
Lifespan: 4 years
Country: United States
City: Anderson
Sector: Mobility and transport

In brief

Bright Automotive was a company based in Anderson, United States. It was founded in 2008 and shut down in 2012. It used to be found at brightautomotive.com.

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