#43 – James Taylor | Electric Last Mile Solutions – The Ideal Use for EVs?

James Taylor is Co-founder and CEO of Electric Last Mile Solutions. Key topics in this conversation: - The case for electric vehicles in the last leg of delivery - ELMS’s unique approach to minimize vehicle costs - How ELMS plans to deliver their first vehicle in 2021 - James’s experience in leadership roles at GM and then other electric vehicle companies before leading ELMS James’s Bio: James is a highly accomplished automotive executive with over 30 years of experience building and leading global automotive brands. As Co-Founder and CEO of ELMS, he is now applying his extensive experience to disrupt the commercial last mile delivery sector. James has spent the last decade in the emerging EV segment, most recently as CEO of SF Motors and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Karma Automotive, where he established the company’s brand and market positioning and built a successful network for sales, service and distribution focused on providing a world-class customer experience. James was previously one of the founding members of Workhorse Group and served as the company’s Chairman and CEO. During his tenure, he raised capital investments and pivoted the company’s focus from the electrification of cars and SUVs to medium duty commercial trucks. Earlier, James ran some of General Motors’ most well-known and unique brands, serving as President of Cadillac and CEO of Hummer. James graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business. ELMS website: https://electriclastmile.com/ James’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestaylor111/ ELMS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-last-mile-solutions/ Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a focus on the people and technology advancing these fields. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Music credit: Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License