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July, 9 2026
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Dear Reader,

In today’s AI market, the conversation is no longer just about software models. It is increasingly about the power, hardware, and physical infrastructure required to run them.

That is what makes Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) worth a closer look. Once focused primarily on commercial electric vehicles, the company is now working to reposition itself around artificial intelligence infrastructure and energy-backed compute, two areas drawing increased attention as AI workloads place greater demand on data centers and power capacity.

The strategy took a major step forward in May when (EVTV) announced a definitive merger agreement with AZIO AI. If completed, the transaction would reposition the combined company as a U.S.-focused AI infrastructure platform. According to the companies, the proposed merger values AZIO AI at approximately $750M, follows the receipt of roughly $118M in customer deposits, includes approximately 11 megawatts of secured power capacity, and supports the initial deployment of AI infrastructure hardware.

The story also carries another characteristic that often attracts attention. According to MarketWatch, fewer than 13M shares are currently available to the public. While a limited public float does not guarantee future movement, it can contribute to increased volatility if interest accelerates.

Execution has continued beyond the merger announcement. During May, AZIO AI announced an expanded deployment at (EVTV)'s South Texas campus, including infrastructure designed to support approximately 5 megawatts of high-density AI compute alongside an additional 6 megawatts of behind-the-meter natural gas power. According to the companies, the project is intended to provide scalable AI computing capacity while reducing dependence on traditional grid constraints.

Trending below $2 at the time of writing, (EVTV) remains a relatively underfollowed name compared with many companies dominating today's AI headlines. Yet when viewed together, the merger, infrastructure buildout, power strategy, and continued operational updates suggest a company attempting to build a much different business than the one may remember.

That's why (EVTV) has moved to the top of our watchlist this morning—Thursday, July 9, 2026.

From EV Fleets to AI Infrastructure: A Business in Transition

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) began as a commercial electric vehicle company focused on designing, distributing, and supporting zero-emission fleet vehicles. Its core customer base has included delivery operators, municipalities, school districts, transit agencies, colleges, and other organizations looking to reduce emissions across their transportation networks. In addition to vehicle sales, the company has also supported customers through maintenance, inspection, and related service offerings.

Today, (EVTV)'s commercial vehicle lineup spans multiple fleet categories, including Class 2 logistics vans, Class 4 and Class 5 cab-over trucks, urban delivery trucks, electric school buses, shuttle buses, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs), electric forklifts, street sweepers, and specialized right-hand-drive commercial vehicles designed for fleet applications. The company markets these vehicles as purpose-built solutions intended to help fleet operators reduce fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and emissions while supporting sustainability initiatives.

More recently, however, (EVTV) has begun pursuing a broader technology strategy. Through its proposed merger with AZIO AI, the company is seeking to expand beyond commercial electric vehicles into AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, energy-backed data centers, and digital infrastructure platforms. If completed, the transaction would significantly broaden (EVTV)'s business model beyond transportation and into the rapidly growing artificial intelligence infrastructure market. The proposed merger remains subject to shareholder approval, regulatory review, and other customary closing conditions.

The Infrastructure Powering the AI Boom

The scale of the AI infrastructure potential helps explain (EVTV)'s strategic pivot. According to Precedence Research, the global AI infrastructure market was valued at approximately $47.2B in 2024, is expected to reach $60.2B in 2025, and is projected to expand to roughly $499.3B by 2034 as demand accelerates for AI data centers, high-performance compute, networking, and power infrastructure.

That growth is also increasing demand for electricity. The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently projected record U.S. electricity consumption in 2026 and 2027, driven in large part by the expansion of AI data centers and other energy-intensive computing workloads. As a result, companies developing compute infrastructure alongside dedicated power resources have become an increasingly important part of the broader AI ecosystem.

New Developments Moving the Story Forward

• 500 MW AI Infrastructure Vision Announced: In early June, (EVTV) unveiled plans to develop an energy-backed AI infrastructure platform across a 548-acre South Texas campus, targeting up to 500 megawatts of future power capacity to support artificial intelligence and data center workloads. Management stated the initiative is intended to position the company for long-term AI infrastructure expansion.

• Advisory Team Expanded With AI and Capital Markets Expertise: AZIO AI announced the appointment of Andrew Omori, Partner and Head of Fund Strategy at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), to its advisory board as the company continues preparing for its proposed merger with (EVTV). According to the announcement, the appointment is intended to support capital markets strategy, AI infrastructure deployment, and long-term growth initiatives.

• Merger Progress Update Highlights $118 Million Customer Pipeline: Following the definitive merger agreement with AZIO AI, (EVTV) provided an operational update that included approximately $118M in customer deposits, deployment of an initial 638-unit computing fleet, continued delivery of NVIDIA GPU systems, and ongoing fiber infrastructure development at its South Texas site.

• Definitive Merger Agreement Signed With AZIO AI: In May, (EVTV) signed a definitive agreement to merge with AZIO AI in a transaction designed to transform the combined company into a U.S.-focused AI infrastructure, compute, and energy-backed data center platform. The companies disclosed a transaction valuing AZIO AI at approximately $750M, subject to shareholder approval, regulatory review, and customary closing conditions.

• AI Infrastructure Deployment Expanded in South Texas: Earlier in May, AZIO AI announced an additional 6 megawatts of behind-the-meter power and expanded modular AI infrastructure deployment at (EVTV)'s South Texas campus. According to the companies, the expansion is intended to support scalable AI compute capacity while utilizing dedicated energy resources.

7 Reasons Why (EVTV) at the Top of Our Watchlist This Morning—Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Major Strategic Shift: (EVTV) is moving beyond commercial EVs through its proposed AZIO AI merger and into AI infrastructure.
Energy-Backed Compute: The combined company aims to build AI infrastructure supported by dedicated power resources.
$750M Merger Framework: (EVTV) and AZIO AI signed a definitive agreement valuing AZIO AI at approximately $750M, pending approvals.
Deployment Momentum: Management has announced AI compute rollouts, power expansion, and South Texas campus development.
500 MW Growth Vision: (EVTV) has outlined plans for up to 500 megawatts of future AI infrastructure capacity.
Tight Public Float: MarketWatch lists fewer than 13M shares available to the public.
Steady News Flow: Recent updates span infrastructure expansion, merger progress, advisory additions, customer deposits, and power capacity.

Pull Up (EVTV) While It’s Still Early…

Viewed as a whole, (EVTV)’s recent news flow reflects a company trying to shift from its original commercial EV identity into a much broader AI infrastructure story.

In recent months, management has announced the proposed AZIO AI merger, plans for an energy-backed compute platform, expanded activity at the South Texas campus, and continued progress tied to power capacity and infrastructure deployment. The merger still requires shareholder approval, regulatory review, financing, and other customary closing conditions, but the volume of updates has made the story difficult to ignore.

(EVTV) also maintains a relatively limited public float compared with many Nasdaq-listed companies, while still sitting outside the spotlight of the larger AI infrastructure names.

Execution remains the key question. But with multiple corporate, infrastructure, and merger-related milestones still unfolding, (EVTV) has earned a place on our watchlist today.—Thursday, July 9, 2026.

We’re watching closely as the next phase of this story develops.

Take a look at (EVTV) while it’s still early.

Sincerely,

Dean Knightly
Editor, Trading Ideas

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